South Africans have taken to social media to mark the first anniversary of jazz legend, Hugh Masekela‘s death. The renowned trumpeter died after a long battle with prostate cancer.
A statement from the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation marked by sharing its intention to keep his legacy alive. It shared in part; “as we observe this first anniversary without him, the Gugu Masekela Foundation rededicates itself to lift his legacy even higher, and to ensure his commitment was not in vain.”
A heartfelt message from the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation and family, as we remember Bra Hugh one year on…#StillGrazing #OneYearAnniversary pic.twitter.com/JvkODoRlW9
— Creatives Ambassador (@davidmuriithi) January 23, 2019
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Here’s a look at how South Africans remember Hugh Masekela.
Ntate Bra Hugh Masekela. It’s been a year. #RIPHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/oQJ4BFtwwY
— Lionel Reachie (@NthAsia) January 23, 2019
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“I’ve got to where am in life not because of something I brought to the world but through something I found – the wealth of African culture,” Bra Hugh Masekela.
Today we observe a year since the legend had his final curtain call. May his soul continue rested in peace. pic.twitter.com/572eXksMia
— SA State Theatre (@sastatetheatre) January 23, 2019
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And his Ouma(granny) called him, “Minkie” (Hugh Masekela, age 4) ~ Family Photo #InMemoryOfHughMasekela #HughMasekela pic.twitter.com/NbJEt6nttO
— #InMemoryOfHughMasekela (@hughmasekela) January 23, 2019
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Long Live Papa Hugh Masekela ?Miss you Dearly ?? https://t.co/at8lvXUKuO
— TRESOR RIZIKI (@tresorofficial) January 23, 2019
Hard to believe it’s been a year already. #HughMasekela gone but never forgotten. Thank you for the music. ???? pic.twitter.com/n1w2fGvvyQ
— Peter Ndoro (@peterndoro) January 23, 2019
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