Renowned Sports and music analyst Alexander Okidi has praised South Sudanese artists King of Kalabash and Lucky Pro for their contribution to promoting Lakubukubu music and reconnecting audiences with their cultural roots.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, the former Radio Rupiny presenter celebrated the growing popularity of the Lakubukubu dance, particularly the Pajok styles, crediting the two musicians for helping bring the traditional sound back into the spotlight.
“Everyone is dancing Lakubukubu, the Pajok styles. King of Kalabash and Lucky Pro, take your flowers ?. You have taken us back to our roots,” Okidi wrote.
His remarks highlight the growing influence of the two artists, whose music has helped popularise Lakubukubu beyond its traditional audience, taking the cultural sound to listeners and dancers across the world.
Despite their hard work and continued efforts to promote Lakubukubu music internationally, King of Kalabash and Lucky Pro have yet to receive formal award recognition for their contributions.
Okidi's public appreciation has therefore reignited conversations about the need to recognise and celebrate artists who use music to preserve cultural identity, promote heritage and introduce traditional sounds to a wider global audience.
