Masekela Fights Against HIV
Internationally-acclaimed trumpeter and flugelhorn player, Hugh Masekela of South Africa has been appointed by the Woyome Foundation for Africa (WOFA) as its board member to help fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.
WOFA, an international HIV/AIDS charity foundation based in Accra disclosed this in a statement issued in Accra.
According to WOFA, the South African composer and singer is expected to augment the efforts of the board and management of WOFA in working with other bodies to fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa through a direct approach aimed at achieving a universal access to treatment.
“As a board member, Hugh Masekela will also join the foundation’s educational and advocacy programs aimed at effecting a speedy change in attitude towards and about HIV/AIDS.
“He will also be the artistic director of WOFA’s upcoming global fundraising concert, the Africa Life Aid Live Concert, in Accra, next year,” the statement said.
According to WOFA officials, the concert would be hosted every two years in any country that hosts the African Cup of Nations football tournament. “The concert would also bring onto one stage over a dozen of the best names andfaces in international music and showbiz for a full concert that would be beamed on television stations across the globe.”
The Acting Programs Manager of WOFA, Alfred Woyome, also revealed that Mr Masekela who is currently in Accra says he is happy to serve on the organization’s board because that would give him the opportunity to contribute to halting the spread of the disease which is tearing the continent apart and also bring medical care and support to persons already infected.
“Africa is currently the greatest victim of this pandemic, with statistics showing that sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over 70% of prevalence globally, of which majority are women,” he stated.
“He endorsed the aim and objective of WOFA and called on Africans and the world to wake up and change what is a terrible situation into a better one.”
Hugh Masekela is a vibrant trumpet and flugelhorn soloist with international hits.
He has worked with various bands around the world including African-Americans, Europeans and other American musicians.
