I want to see Nelson walking down the streets of South Africa; I want to see him walking hand-in-hand with Winnie Mandela. — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
In some townships, political parties are run by thugs financed from Cape Town. If we don't have support of the police, we can not… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I've got to where am in life not because of something I brought to the world but through something I found - the wealth… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
It's obvious that the rest of the world loves high African culture - African culture, period. — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I couldn't get away from the gramophone. It was the only thing that I ever really liked, and I was singing along by the… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
Africa has been troubled for a long time - well, the world has been troubled ever since I was born. — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I don't think any musician ever thinks about making a statement. I think everybody goes into music loving it. — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
One of the greatest things that could really happen to Africa is for us to get rid of the borders and for the leadership… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I started playing the piano when I was 6 years old 'cause my folks tried to get me away from the gramophone. And I… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I just came from South Africa, a place that had been in a perpetual uprising since 1653, so the uprising had become a way… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
Mandela was chosen as a symbol of the South African struggle, and he did that great. But I wasn't just happy for him. I… — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
I am a forward-looking person and live in the moment to build for the future. — Hugh Masekela Copy Share Image
