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Breaking: Hugh Masekela dies

January 23, 2018

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From left Sout African musician Steve Dyer ,Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mutukudzi perform at the HICC during Tukus tribute Gala on Friday last week. — From left: South African musician Steve Dyer ,Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi perform at HICC during Tukus Tribute Gala on Friday. All pictures: Hilary Maradzika

Popular South African musician, Hugh Masekela has died. He was 78.

According the South Africa’s SABC news channel, Masekela, who was fighting prostate cancer and disclosed his ailment last December, died this morning.

More details to follow.

10 COMMENTS

Zvimba January 23, 2018 At 10:04 am

aaaaaah Rest in Peace Brother Hugh………
Shena January 23, 2018 At 10:30 am

MHSRIP
Sekuru Chaminuka January 23, 2018 At 10:51 am

Comment…Bra Hugh RIP
mafios dickson January 23, 2018 At 11:08 am

rest in peace bro
Jari January 23, 2018 At 12:43 pm

What a loss! RIP Bra Hugh
Bento January 23, 2018 At 1:07 pm

Rest in Peace Bra Hugh. Your music will live forever
Nomsa January 23, 2018 At 1:32 pm

May his dear soul rest in eternal peace…
Painos Moyo January 23, 2018 At 2:13 pm

Afro jazz fans am sure will miss you Masekela. I was listening to your song “Send Me” when i got the news that you passed away Masekela. I am one of your staunch fans among millions who adore you world over. I am saddened by your untimely departure brother. In fact I started loving your music from the 1970s when I was a student at Manama High School in Gwanda in Matebeleland South Province. May your soul Rest in Peace.
NACIDO RICO January 23, 2018 At 3:09 pm

These cancers are a problem.
javaz January 23, 2018 At 4:18 pm

Coool crooner you will be missed