If I don't make heritage visible and the strength of mother tongue important for my grandchildren, it scares me that they might say in 20 years from now, 'Well, it is rumoured that we used to be Africans long ago.' And in many urban areas, it's already happening.
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"If I don't make heritage visible and the strength of mother tongue important for my grandchildren, it scares me that they might say in 20 years from now, 'Well, it is rumoured that we used to be Africans long ago.' And in many urban areas, it's already happening." — Hugh Masekela
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If I don't make heritage visible and the strength of mother tongue important for my grandchildren, it scares me that they might say in 20 years from now, 'Well, it is rumoured that we used to be Africans long ago.' And in many urban areas, it's already happening. — Hugh Masekela
About Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela was a Musician from South Africa (1939–2018).
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This quote is attributed to Hugh Masekela, a Musician from South Africa.
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Hugh Masekela lived from 1939 – 2018.