WATCH: Joburg remembers Hugh Masekela in dance and song
JOBURG – Artists come together in song and dance to remember late African icon.
Last night, 3 May, A Celebration of Hugh Masekela saw a memorable opening night where artists came together in song and dance to remember the late African icon.
While the night was a celebration of Bra Hugh, Joburgers came in their numbers to usher in Africa Month as Bra Hugh was more than a trumpeter, he was a bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who held Africa dearly.
Masekela’s love for Africa has not only been exhibited throughout his career but was also once been exhibited explicitly in a poem titled They say we used to be Africans very, very long ago…
“Respect, humility and generosity have always been the crucial cornerstones of African social life,” Masekela said.
The show kicked off on a tap-dancing note, reminiscent of the turbulent days of kwela and Sophiatown life.
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Thandiswa Mazwai, who frequently collaborated with Bra Hugh, took the stage with a mesmerizing rendition of Bajabula Bonke.
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The celebration was proof that Hugh Masekela’s music was and continues to be powerful. The beautiful renditions evoked Bra Hugh’s spirit, filling the Nelson Mandela Stage with joy.
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Sibongile Khumalo also graced the audience with her powerful voice.
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The night ended off on a powerful note as the ensemble blessed the audience with a mini-medley.
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