In Memoriam: Tonight, the continent goes to sleep with a tear in the right eye. HUGH MASEKELA. The foremost architect of afro-jazz passed on earlier today. He lent his incredible talent to the redemption of an entire nation. Together with Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa), he was the voice of hope during the apartheid era. And that came with a hefty pricetag on it – doing time in exile. He recorded more than 40 solo albums and collaborated with artists ranging from Harry Belafonte to Paul Simon. His craft and energy where unrivalled. I watched him live in concert, and even the cancer that was ravishing his body did not deter him from giving his utmost, like only a Performer-Par-Excellence would. He goes with a reward: From Idi Amin to Robert Mugabe, Hugh Masekela, before breathing his last, stood to see the downfall of every single one of the dictators he sang against in his song “Change.” You did Africa proud. Thank you for the music, Bra Hugh.