The Greatest South African Musicians

Birthdate: August 3, 1964

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Ermelo, South Africa

Died: October 18, 2007

Named Lucky by his mother, following his birth after many unsuccessful pregnancies, Lucky Dube grew up to become one of the most influential South African reggae stars ever. His desert reggae made him hugely popular among the Australian aboriginal community, too. The Rastafarian supporter was later killed by carjackers.