Biography & Wikipedia
Hugh Masekela was a world-famous flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, vocalist, and outspoken political voice who stayed strongly connected at home even as his international career flourished. In 1939, he was born in the South African town of Witbank. Father Trevor Huddleston, a well-known advocate for equal rights in South Africa, gave Masekela a trumpet when he was 14 years old, and the Huddleston Jazz Band was founded soon after.
Age and birthday
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was born on April 4, 1939, and died on January 23, 2018. He died at the age of 79.
Height and weight
Hugh Masekela’s height and weight are unknown
Nationality & Ethnicity
Hugh Masekela is a citizen of South Africa, who is of black accent
Education
Hugh Masekela’s educational background is unknown
Political party and views
Hugh Masekela is not part of any political party
Parents and siblings
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was born to health inspector and sculptor Thomas Selena Masekela and social worker Pauline Bowers Masekela. Barbara Masekela, his younger sister, is a poet, schoolteacher, and ANC activist.
Wife and children
Masekela was married to singer and activist Miriam Makeba from 1964 to 1966. He married Chris Calloway (daughter of Cab Calloway), Jabu Mbatha, and Elinam Cofie after that. He spent the last few years of his life with the dancer Nomsa Manaka.
Salary and net worth
Hugh Masekela’s net worth is estimated to be 1.5 million
Social media: Instagram & Twitter
TWITTER: Siparia to Soweto (@hughmasekela)
INSTAGRAM: Hugh Masekela (@hughmasekela)
