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Hugh Masekela More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth
4 April 1939, Wilbank, South Africa

Birth Name
Hugh Ramapolo Masekela

Spouse
Elinam Cofie (1999 - present)
Miriam Makeba (1964 - 1966) (divorced)

Trivia

Was nominated for Broadway's 1988 Tony Award as Best Score (Musical), with music and lyrics collaborator Mbongeni Ngema, for "Sarafina!"

Father of Sal Masekela.


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