Legendary Hugh Masekela have died. The Jazz father died of prostate Cancer

Legendary musician Bra Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78. He died on the 23^rd of January 2018

His family issued a statement on Tuesday to confirm the news.

"After a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer, he passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by his family," read the statement.

The musician's team released a statement in October saying he had been battling prostate cancer since 2008.

The international  trumpet master have worked with many south african respected and international stars. May his soul Rest in Peace. What a loss in the industry. ‘Ukulwile ukufa kodwa umdali wathi woza uphumule – uwenzile umsebenzi omuhle mhlabeni” Lala ngoxolo Qhawe