Who Are Hugh Masekela and Jessie Marie Lapierre?

May 2024 · 1 minute read

Selema “Sal” Mabena Masekela is an American television host, sports commentator, actor and singer.

Selema was born on August 28, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born to Hugh Masekela and Jessie Marie Lapierre.

Selema Masekela grew up with one sibling called Nathan Gonzalez. Nathan was born on July 26, 1980. He took after his father’s love for music. He began playing the violin when he was eight years old. However, there is not much information on him.

Selema Masekela Parents: Who Are Hugh Masekela and Jessie Marie Lapierre?

Selema Masekela was born to Hugh Masekela and Jessie Marie Lapierre. His father was a South African Trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and a composer who was described as “the father of South African jazz”.

Masekela used his writings to compose songs which were known as anti-apartheid. Popular among these included “Soweto Blues” and “Bring Him Back Home”.

Hugh Masekela was born on April 4, 1939, Emalahleni Local Municipality, South Africa but died on January 23, 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa.


His mother Jessie Marie Lapierre is currently alive, however, not much is known about her. Jessie Marie Lapierre was born on October 14 and is currently 70 years.

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