6 original African songs that featured in popular Hollywood movies

Hugh Masekela – Sarafina [Sarafina]

Sarafina is a 1992 classic movie starring Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John Kani and Tertius Meintjies. The movie tells the story of the struggles of students involved in the Soweto Uprising. Hugh Masekela’s song of freedom, Sarafina, was just the right fit for the movie. It premiered on Broadway on 28 January 1988, at the Cort Theatre, and closed on 2 July 1989, after 597 performances and 11 previews.

Image result for . sarafina -
Photo: Fame Tv Africa

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 16, 2019

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates