Celebs pay tribute to legendary Hugh Masekela

South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela died on Tuesday at the age of 78 after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer.

His unexpected passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes to his music, his successful career and his anti-Apartheid activism.

Many celebrities took to social media to share their memories of Masekela and express their condolences.

I have no words 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊 pic.twitter.com/1HxyCBWNbh

— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) January 23, 2018

Sad news. RIP Bra Hugh Masekela… pic.twitter.com/D9220e0KzV

— #Siyabonga #ERAbyDJZinhle #ZeeNation (@DJZinhle) January 23, 2018

Blessed for every moment I got to spend with him. Always quick with the jokes and stories, and as real as they get. What a man. #RIPBraHugh 🎺 pic.twitter.com/HdtBYdnNrz

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) January 23, 2018

You were pearls of wisdom and pockets of laughter! Thank you Bra Hugh ♥️♥️🕊🙏🏽 Heaven has gained a musical angel 🕊 #RIPHughMasekela I’d headwrap for you ANYDAY! pic.twitter.com/tXwuzSZXz0

— #UKHONA OUT NOW (@dineoranaka) January 23, 2018

U lost the battle but u always won our hearts…. we will continue to hear that "Choo-Choo train
A-chugging, and a pumping, and a smoking, and a pushing, a pumping, a crying and a steaming and a chugging and a whooo whooo!"

Absolute musical genius.#RIPBraHugh

— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) January 23, 2018

https://twitter.com/simphiwedana/status/955732138791522304

Go well Mogolo, thank you for the wisdom, the generosity, the laughs and thank you for the music. Rest In Peace Ntate #HughMasekela 💔 pic.twitter.com/L42Bg1LdiB

— ProVerb (@ProVerbMusic) January 23, 2018

https://twitter.com/Thando_Thabethe/status/955713602975125506

https://twitter.com/djsbu/status/955712442792923137

A Legend has fallen but his legacy will live on!!! #RIPHughMasekela 💔 🇿🇦

— Minnie Dlamini (@MinnieDlamini) January 23, 2018

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