Hugh Masekela receives an outpouring of support

9y By Kwanele Mathebula

Jazz legend and freedom fighter Hugh Masekela announced that he was battling prostate cancer and that he cancelled all future commitments over the past weekend.

For Immediate Release: RE, Hugh Masekela pic.twitter.com/pokhsyU5XJ

— Dreamcatcher SA (@DreamMMSA) October 7, 2017

The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and support from fellow musicians and South Africans.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

One of the people who have been hardest on me. Because he believes in me. Every chance I am in his presence he shows me what black excellence is. Gives me something to aspire to. We were in New York here. I snuck in to see him perform in this quaint jazz club where he was joined on stage by the sweet @somimusic. I’m heartbroken that he is suffering. I hope he’s surrounded by lots of love and that everything will be ok

A post shared by Simphiwe Dana ??? (@simphiwedana) on Oct 7, 2017 at 12:05pm PDT

We wish Jazz Legend bra Hugh Masekela a speedy recovery as he continues to fight prostate cancer. Our prayers are with him & his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/fOgtuBOSn1

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) October 7, 2017

Hate thinking of Bra Hugh Masekela fighting a battle with prostate cancer. He’s another one of those legends you wish could live forever????

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) October 8, 2017

Get well soon Bra Hugh ???

A post shared by Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi (@mbuyisenindlozi) on Oct 7, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT

The Legendary! The great! Anka Wuuu… strength and healing to you. #HughMasekela Wena Cancer! #lossdaaiding

— KingOnDaMic (@thandiswamazwai) October 7, 2017

Church folks, please make a special prayer item for our beloved Hugh Masekela in your services today ??????

— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) October 8, 2017

Thinking of you. You are in my prayers, sending my love and wishing you a speedy recovery. Here is to many more great moments of wisdom and laughter…hope to see you soon #GetWellSoon #BraHughMasekela #TheKingOfAfricanCool #StillGrazing

A post shared by Berita (@beritaafrosoul) on Oct 7, 2017 at 12:29pm PDT

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