The late jazz legend would have celebrated his 80th birthday today.
Thembekile Mrototo speaks to Google SA's Asha Patel about the decision to celebrate Hugh Masekela's life with a Google Doodle.
JOHANNESBURG - Google honoured Jazz legend Hugh Masekela with his very own Google Doodle on Thursday in celebration of what would have been his 80th birthday."Hugh Masekela means so much to so many people. He has a legacy that has expanded across the borders of South Africa through his music. His music, his trumpet and Hugh himself represents the fight against oppression, the fight against Apartheid.
"We have a team of illustrators and engineers that develop these Doodles to commemorate the lives and legacies of great men and women ... as well as to recognise holidays and events globally"."The Doodle is essentially aimed to extend Google's fun, playful personality and also showcase innovation. And we really want to find a way to make people smile through the Doodle."
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