Foreign Affairs Minister Amina Mohammed. [Photo| Nation]Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed has mourned the death of South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela.Masekela, 78, died on Tuesday in South Africa after battling with prostate cancer.In her condolence message, Amina noted that Masekela was gifted in using the trumpet. The CS added that Africa and the world had lost an artist who used his deep voice to liberate, educate, and entertain."Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jazz maestro and panafricanist, Hugh Masekela. His gifted and artistic use of the trumpet was legendary. Africa and indeed the world has lost an artist who used his deep voice to liberate, educate, and simply entertain. RIP," Amina tweeted, Tuesday.
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CS Amina mourns Masekela
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