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Hugh was strong until his last days: Barbara

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Sister to music icon Hugh Masekela Barbara says her brother was strong until his last days as he never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him.

Barbara Masekela commemorated her brother in the presence of family, friends and fans gathered at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto Campus to pay tribute to music icon Hugh Masekela.

Masekela died last Tuesday aged 78 after he lost his battle with prostate cancer.

Barbara Masekela has described Bra Hugh as a stern man.

“As soon as he got out of the house we would burst into tears but not in front of him because you may know him as a jolly musician but my brother was a stern man and when he said something, he meant it.”

“My brother fought very brave and with courage. He never admitted that he was going to die. He never admitted that thought in his mind.”

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