Uncle Hughie

The ‘man boy of all ages’ was one of the very best that South Africa – and the world – had to offer

"To know Hugh Masekela was indeed to know that no matter class, creed, colour, religion or any other made-up distinctions".

Like the meteorite Thandiswa Mazwai dreamed of before hearing of his passing, he was a celestial creative force but also her beloved ‘industry dad’