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South Africa Mourns the Passing of Legendary Jazz Star



A nationwide mourning erupted on Tuesday Morning as South Africans woke up to the passing of the father of South African Jazz Hugh Masekela.

Hugh Masekela was a legendary pioneer that soothed many African hearts  with his music especially his well-known  hit single "Stimela" from the album Hope. An album that resonated the country's democracy in 1994 under the new leadership of former president Nelson Mandela.

The jazz star died from prostate cancer with an official statement released by his family over his passing. Tributes with the #RIPHughMasekela poured on the popular social media network twitter , with popular celebrities sharing their special moments spent with the jazz star.

Caption: DJ Shimza Paying  tribute to the father of South African Jazz Bra Hugh Masekela 



Caption: South African Hip Hop artist shares a momentum video were he shared a stage with the legendary jazz star Bra Hugh Masekela.


My heartfelt condolences to the Masekela Family ,May Bra Hugh Masekela's  soul Rest in Eternal Peace. His music lives for future generations to come.



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