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The son of South Africa's music legend Hugh Masekela has paid tribute to his father saying he has hung up his horn and died peacefully while surrounded by his family.
Sal Masekela said his father, a celebrated trumpeter, had introduced him to music by taking him to his concerts. He added:
Quote MessageHe would steal the hearts and souls of innocents with a musical storytelling all his own, passionately and relentlessly transporting them to the farthest reaches of Africa with both voice and trumpet."
Read his full statement:
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South African President Jacob Zuma has called the death of Hugh Masekela " an immeasurable loss".
He paid tribute to the legendary musician's contribution to the fight against apartheid, saying "the country mourns a man who kept the torch of freedom alive".
Read Mr Zuma's full statement:
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Image source, Dave Kotinsky/Getty ImagesIt is the end of an era.
The passing of Hugh Masekela has saddened many across the country.
A man described as a legend. He was celebrated for his contribution in music, theatre, social and political activism.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 and had put up a fierce fight since then.
Bra Hugh, as he was affectionately known, spent the last months of his life encouraging men to go for regular cancer check-ups.
Loved by many, the jazz musician was never one to shy away from challenging the status quo.
In a career spanning six decades, Masekela gained international recognition with his distinctive sound, which was a constant reminder of his love for South Africa, a country whose political turmoil once forced him into exile.
Hits such as Soweto Blues, performed alongside Miriam Makeba - another South African great and his ex-wife, served as one of the sound-tracks to the anti-apartheid movement.
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Zimbabwean media mogul Trevor Ncube has shared a personal tribute to remember South African jazz maestro, Hugh Masekela.
He has shared a picture of the musician playing at his birthday party.
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The Gambian army says it has arrested and is questioning two former generals who fled the country a year ago with the ousted president, Yahya Jammeh.
An army statement said Umpa Mendy and Ansumana Tamba were detained at their homes after unexpectedly flying home and are now being held in an army barracks.
It's unclear why the men returned to The Gambia or what they are specifically accused of.
A year after taking office, President Adama Barrow is still working to consolidate control over Gambian institutions, including the military.
Image source, Getty ImagesYahya Jammeh ruled The Gambia for 22 years
Tributes are pouring in for South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela who has died at the age of 78.
Known as "the father of South African jazz", he was a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid.
In a statement shared on Twitter, his family said he had "passed peacefully" in Johannesburg "after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer".
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Fans from across the world are paying their respects on social media.
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Here is one of Masekela's best-loved songs, Grazing in the Grass, originally recorded in 1968 and covered by a number of other musicians including Stevie Wonder:
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Our African proverb of the day:
Quote MessageThe camel marches while the dog keeps on barking."
An Eritrean proverb sent by Bokre Eyassu in Washington DC, US
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