Juluka
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Juluka's achievements are best understood through the lens of their defiance against apartheid. They broke ground as the first multi-racial band to achieve significant commercial success in South Africa during a time when such collaboration was illegal. Their induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014 for Scatterlings of Africa stands as a testament to their global influence. Johnny Clegg's appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2011 and his posthumous receipt of the National Order of the Baobab highlight the international recognition of his contributions to human rights through music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded to Johnny Clegg for his outstanding contribution to Canadian culture and his humanitarian work.
National Order of the Baobab
Posthumous award given to Johnny Clegg for his service to the nation and his role in the anti-apartheid struggle.
South African Music Hall of Fame
Induction of Juluka for their lasting impact on South African music.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Songs of All Time
Top 100 South African Artists
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1983-06-15
The White Zulu: Johnny Clegg's Fight Against Apartheid
TIME
1983-08-22
Music as a Weapon: The Juluka Story
Records & Feats
First Multi-Racial Band in Apartheid South Africa
Juluka became the first successful multi-racial band to operate legally and commercially in South Africa during the apartheid era.
Highest Charting South African Song in the UK
"Scatterlings of Africa" reached #10 on the UK Singles Chart, the highest position ever achieved by a South African song at that time.
Most Successful South African Single in the US
"Scatterlings of Africa" peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking a breakthrough for African music in the American market.