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Hugh Masekela (Hugh Ramapolo Masekela) was born on 4 April, 1939 in Wilbank, South Africa, is a Soundtrack, Composer, Music Department. Discover Hugh Masekela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Hugh Masekela networth?

Popular As Hugh Ramapolo Masekela
Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 4 April, 1939
Birthday 4 April
Birthplace Wilbank, South Africa
Date of death 23 January, 2018
Died Place Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Hugh Masekela Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Hugh Masekela's Wife?

His wife is Elinam Cofie (10 February 1999 - ?) ( divorced), Jabu Mbatha (14 August 1981 - 4 December 1997) ( divorced), Chris Calloway (1968 - 1968) ( divorced), Miriam Makeba (9 May 1964 - 1966) ( divorced)

Family
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Wife Elinam Cofie (10 February 1999 - ?) ( divorced), Jabu Mbatha (14 August 1981 - 4 December 1997) ( divorced), Chris Calloway (1968 - 1968) ( divorced), Miriam Makeba (9 May 1964 - 1966) ( divorced)
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Hugh Masekela Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Hugh Masekela worth at the age of 79 years old? Hugh Masekela’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Hugh Masekela's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1988

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

1967

In 1967, he appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival alongside Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix.

1960

He was a jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. He started playing trumpet at 14, and had an influential role in the music scene in Johannesburg as a member of the Jazz Epistles. In the 1960s, he went into exile in the UK and the US where he used music to spread awareness of the oppressive system of apartheid in South Africa. In 1968, he had an international number-one instrumental hit with "Grazing In The Grass." He returned to South Africa in 1990 following the release of Nelson Mandela.

1939

Hugh Masekela was born on April 4, 1939 in Wilbank, South Africa as Hugh Ramapolo Masekela. He was married to Elinam Cofie, Jabu Mbatha, Chris Calloway and Miriam Makeba.