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Lulu Dikana
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Lulu Dikana in 2014 | |
| Birth name | Lungisa Dikana |
| Also known as | Lulu |
| Born | (1978-12-18)18 December 1978 Kwazakhele, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Died | 3 December 2014(2014-12-03) (aged 35) |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, afrosoul |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–2014 |
| Labels | Sony |
Musical artist
Lungisa Dikana, (18 December 1978 – 3 December 2014), was a South African recording artist and vocalist.[1] Her music career shot to limelight in 2008 following the release of her debut album My Diary, My Thoughts. She died on 3 December 2014 after a short illness.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Born into a musical family in Kwazakhele, a small town in Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, Lulu began singing as a chorister in her local church at the age of 15.[3] Her father, Vuyiselie Dikana was a drummer for a band known as "Black Slave and the Flamingo". An alumna of Fort Hare University where she studied Law,[4] Lulu released her debut album titled My Diary, My Thoughts in 2008 produced by Nigerian-born music producer Wilson Joel . The album contained hit tracks like "Real Love" and "Life and Death".[5]
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Lulu Dikana's family, record label release statement on her death
The Dikana family have released a statement via Lulu's record label, Sony.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected and tragic loss of soul songstress Lulu Dikana who passed away last night after a short illness while being treated in hospital.
"Our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends and all her fans who came to know and love her through her music. Funeral details will be made available as soon as these have been finalised."
Dikana succumbed to her death yesterday evening. The family confirmed reports this morning. The soul songstress recently accompanied John Legend on his 'All Of Me' tour and was the only local musician to do so. She was the sister of Zonke Dikana - herself a successful musician. The Dikana family recently lost another sister in May last year and their father passed away in 2009 while their mother passed several years ago.
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Lulu's occupation ends introduction it was taking off
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