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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jan 23

    Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies http://bbc.in/2DZysEA pic.twitter.com/774BGFMqDF

    12:12 AM - 23 Jan 2018
    • 402 Retweets
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    • tshidi shete Santiago. Gichuki. Sandra Phoma Eric Lipe K. Abaye The Kaizoku Danielle A. Jackson Jumoké Jim Muambi
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      1. Landry Mutombo‏ @LandryMutombo Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        He was a lot more than that!

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      1. Maze‏ @MavisColberg Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Eish...he was one of those who taught us politics in Africa....he also taught us the African way of happiness and fun...he taught us abt pursuing one's dream regardless of opposition..He was a true African....I am cause he http://was.RIP  the legend.

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      1. James Sano‏ @JamesSano Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Not just a trampeter, Hugh Masekela was the King of African Jazz, a legend and African Senior Citizen! May his Soul Rest In Peace, Amen.

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      1. Shabhy khazinja‏ @khazinjashabhy Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Not being mean Or abusive but just hate the usual late praises, show me a smile or even a good cry on my laps when I'm alive

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      1. Zulu Khan‏ @zulukhan6 Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Rest In Power Brother Hugh Masekela. Thank you for all your great works - especially "Stimela (The Coal Train)".https://goo.gl/kEBDMW 

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      1. Cynthia C. Owe 🇺🇬 🇧🇪‏ @CinCinOwe Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Sleep Well @hughmasekela. Your legacy will leave on. #RipHughMasekela #SouthAfricaLostBig #LiveBeforeYouLeaveThisWorld

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      1. FOCUS‏ @innocent_mmasy Jan 23
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        May his soul rest in peace

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      1. Omar Bond‏ @AstronautKE Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I have a special place in my heart for his music. RIP Mzee.

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      1. Unda_wan‏ @Kobby4ver Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        RIP AFRICA'S GREATEST

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      1. Sibongile Mamafha‏ @sbogrl Jan 23
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        May his soul Rest In Peace 🙏🏾

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      1. kipkoech mitei Rober‏ @MiteiRober Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Hugh Masekala was not a mere trumpeter but a legendary Jazz maestro. R.I.P Masekela.

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      1. bankole ogungbade‏ @bankaulay Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        May the soul of the African musical legend rest in peace.

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      1. Kiprop Evans‏ @KipropEvans10 Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Rest in peace stalwart HERO.

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      1. kjerstine‏ @Kjerstinism Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Out of all headlines thats what you could come up with? Really, in your eyes thats the best you can do? Please respect the old man and give this a proper title.

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      1. Hannah Mumina‏ @HoneyWaeni Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Ooh no! May he rest in peace.

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      1. MwalimuJulius‏ @Sikunjema254 Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        May you go well !!

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      1. Bellipax‏ @bellipax Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Masekela showed us that love and passion for what we do can break societal constrains. We must strive more to beautify the world. #Masekela #HughMasekela #Art #ArtisticTuesday #OneLove #OneLife #expressionism #modernart #FrederickHaddox My site: ……http://myheart-worksbyfrederickhaddox.weebly.com pic.twitter.com/sLkLGVAWg3

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      1. hiruy‏ @tikur Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        RIP

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      1. Davis Okoth‏ @DavisOkoth2 Jan 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        R.I.P to the jazz legend.

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