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Letta Mbulu performs Jikela Emawena by Hugh Masekela.
A weekend tribute to the late legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela was held at the University of Johannesburg’s Campus to pay homage to South Africa's artistic icon.
Masekela was honoured with a musical tribute with various musicians such as Ringo Madlingo, Lira, Thandiswa Mazwai performing at the memorial.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Bra Hugh.
The musical memorial marks the final public ceremony celebrating Bra Hugh, among the mourners were Don Mathera, Sipho Mabuse, minster of arts and culture Nathi Mthethwa and jazz musician Dorothy Masuka.
Letta Mbulu performs Jikela Emawena by Hugh Masekela.
Dorothy Masuka performs at the memorial of Bra Hugh.
Oliver Mtukudzi performs at the Bra Hugh memorial.
Oliver Mtukudzi pays tribute to the legendary Bra Hugh.
Thandiswa Mazwai pays tribute to the late Bra Hugh
Barbara Masekela talks about the memories she shared with her brother and how he fought bravely until the end.
Poet and author, Don Mattera attending the musical tribute of Bra Hugh
Minister Nathi Mthethwa provided a consoling shoulder at Bra Hugh's memorial.
Dorothy Masuka at Hugh Masekela's musical memorial at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto. Photo: Rosetta Msimango/City Press
