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Nigeria: Saraki Pays Tribute to Music Legend, Hugh Masekela
This Day, 25 January 2018
President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has paid tribute to the late South African music legend, Hugh Masekela, calling him a statesman of African music. Read more »
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South Africa: RIP Hugh Masekela - a True South African Legend
Daily Maverick, 23 January 2018
With the passing of Hugh Masekela, another of South Africa's true legends has left us. It was announced on Tuesday by the musician's family that 78-year-old Masekela had succumbed… Read more »
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South Africa: President Jacob Zuma Sends Condolences On Passing of Mr Hugh Masekela
Govt of SA, 23 January 2018
President Jacob Zuma has expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad passing of internationally acclaimed jazz artist, legendary trumpeter, cultural activist and liberation struggle… Read more »
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South Africa: Zuma Mourns Masekela - It's an Immeasurable Loss to the Music Industry and to the Country
News24Wire, 23 January 2018
South African president Jacob Zuma has released a statement following the death of local musician Hugh Masekela. Read more »
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South Africa: Minister Nathi Mthethwa Pays Tribute to Jazz Legend and Global Icon, Bra Hugh Masekela
Govt of SA, 23 January 2018
It is with sadness and shock that we learn of the passing of the Jazz Legend, an icon and inimitable artist, Hugh Masekela also known as "Bra Hugh" who passed away on Tuesday, 23… Read more »
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South Africa: Revisiting the Night With Bra Hugh in Nyanga
The Herald, 24 January 2018
On the night of August 1, 2015, something fascinating happened in Nyanga.It was a night when Oliver Mtukudzi had a show with Ammara Brown at Montclair Resort and Casino. Before the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Local Artists Mourn Legendary Masekela
The Herald, 24 January 2018
The local arts sector is mourning death of the South African legendary jazz musician Bra Hugh Masekela who passed on yesterday morning after a battle with prostate cancer. He was… Read more »
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South Africa: Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela Passes Away
SAnews.gov.za, 23 January 2018
Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa says the nation has lost a one-of-a-kind musician with the passing of Jazz legend bra Hugh Masekela. Read more »