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Hugh Masekela (née Hugh Ramopolo Masekela)
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Memorial Page for Hugh Masekela (née Hugh Ramopolo Masekela)

Apr 4, 1939 – Jan 23, 2018(78 years)Died in:Johannesburg, Transvaal Province

South African jazz trumpeter

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Hugh Masekela's birthday.

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April 4th, 2026

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Cause of Death

prostate cancer

Occupation(4)

trumpetercomposerjazz musicianrecording artist

Awards(4)

Etnosur awardChannel O Music Video AwardsGhana Music AwardsOrder of Ikhamanga

Spouse(2)

Miriam MakebaChris Calloway

Education(2)

Guildhall School of Music and DramaSt. Martin's School

Hugh Masekela (* April 4, 1939 in Witbank; † January 23, 2018 in Johannesburg) was a south African jazz trumpeter. He was 78 years old. He was married to Miriam Makeba and Chris Calloway. His education included Guildhall School of Music and Drama and St. Martin's School. He received 4 awards, including Etnosur award, Channel O Music Video Awards. His cause of death was prostate cancer.

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Born in Witbank, Emalahleni Local Municipality

1939

Married Miriam Makeba

1964

until 1966

Channel O Music Video Awards

2005

Ghana Music Awards

2007

Etnosur award

2011

Died in Johannesburg, Transvaal Province (prostate cancer)

2018

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Hugh Masekela (née Hugh Ramopolo Masekela). Forever remembered.