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Hugh Masekela awarded with honorary Doctorate by Wits

Cape Town - Local music legend Hugh Masekela has been given an honorary doctorate of music by South African University, Wits.

The 78-year-old received a massive applause when he walked on stage to receive his doctorate at the graduation ceremony which took place on Tuesday in Johannesburg. 

ICYMI: Hugh recently released his latest album. 

See a video of the moment uploaded to the University’s Twitter account here:


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