Jah Shaka may look like an average man. He doesn't wear flashy jewelry, or fancy suits, or even live a lavish lifestyle.
None would be wiser when Shaka would walk by them-unless they listen to Jamaican reggae and dub sound.
In the world of Jamaican reggae and dub sound, Shaka is a pioneer-a respected and beloved figure.
He was born in Clarendon Parish in Jamaica, but he eventually ended up in South East London, where he eventually became popular and his career flourished.
Success and popularity did not come easy to Shaka. In 2014, during a Red Bull Music Academy lecture, he explained that it was music that tied him back to his home country.
"When people left Africa for the Caribbean, all they could bring with them was their music, their songs, and their memories from home. So, over the years, this is all that people had to keep them together," he said.
The music scene was vastly different from when he began, but he soldiered on. That's probably why he is considered a pioneer.
"In the 1950s and 1960s in London, there were house parties - 50, 60 people with only record players. It helped families know other families, which was important at that time because the people were so forced to be segregated."
Fame and Success
According to reports, Shaka's name is synonymous with cultural brilliance. He was able to make music that spanned decades and reached millions of people.
Several of his collaborators took to social media to mourn his death and pay tribute to him.
"It's a sad day today," Mad Professor wrote on Facebook. "As we say farewell to my friend, Knocky, the Zulu warrior, aka Jah Shaka."
"In the very early days, he would book the studio by the days, and later we shared a building in Gautrey Road Peckham with Jah Shaka music operating from the 2nd.
"The international popularity of Dub music would not have happened without Jah Shaka. Huge loss to the Reggae Fraternity [...]"
Benny Ill took to Twitter and wrote: "Rest in power, Jah Shaka," with a black and white picture of the musician.
Jah Shaka's Net Worth
According to reports, the 73-year-old musician had an estimated net worth of $18 million.
This was no surprise as he had been actively making music for years! Shaka was a force to be reckoned with, and his career went on for decades.
In fact, prior to his death, Shaka had just announced a new tour coming up.
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