Reggae legend Jah Shaka has suddenly passed away just days after announcing a new tour date.
Jah was best known for an array of dub and reggae tracks, as well as for running his own record label, Jah Shaka Music.
Read on to learn more about Jah Shaka , what happened to him, and what was the cause of his death.
Who was Jah Shaka?
Jah – who was also known as Zulu Warrior – was a pioneering member of the roots reggae Jamaican sound system in London.
Jah Shaka was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, and kickstarted his successful career as an operator on the Freddie Cloudburst Sound System.
He moved to London in 1956, where he experienced the harsh racism associated with the Windrush generation.
The icon described the environment in an interview quoted by In Sheep’s Clothing Hi-Fi, and said: “In the Windrush time, in London, on the doors of the houses, there were signs saying ‘no Blacks, no Irish and no dogs.
He became central to London’s sound system culture, producing successful records and running his own label called Jah Shaka Music – where he released songs with artists such as Max Romeo, Bim Sherman and Johnny Clark.
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How did Jah Shaka die?
News of his death appeared online on 12 April 2023.
The news was shared by Horsepower Productions’s Benny Ill, with a Twitter post on Wednesday afternoon.
It was accompanied by a photo of Shaka DJing, and was captioned: “Rest In Power Jah Shaka”.
Jah Shaka Cause of Death
Reggae legend Shaka has died – with fans yesterday paying tribute to the “greatest soundman that ever lived”.
The producer had only recently announced a new tour date for August 19 in the days before he passed.
Jah Shaka cause of death has not yet been revealed.
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Tributes pours to Jah Shaka death on social media
Devastated fans soon took to social media to share tributes and express their condolences at the news.
His fellow Jamaican artist Dennis Alcapone wrote on Facebook: ‘Just getting some sad news that the great Jah Shaka has passed away.
‘The Zulu warrior left us. Very sad indeed. More to come on that. May his soul rest forever in perfect peace.’
DJ Jumpin Jack Frost tweeted: ‘The king of Kings has left us. The greatest soundman that ever lived.’
Nadine White wrote on Twitter: ‘The sound system was formed as a vehicle to bring a message of peace. To bring people together’
‘Jah Shak, legendary reggae sound system pioneer, has died. A musical giant who was beloved far & wide; a pillar within our Black communities and a real messenger. Sad news.’
Another fan added: ‘Crushed at the news of our hero Shaka’s passing.
‘His uncompromising stance, dedication to inspire the community and legendary sound system dances were the standard everyone measured against. He remained our spiritual guiding light thru all he did.’
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