‌Hugh Masekela Hall Crest:

EXPLANATION FOR COMPONENTS OF THE HUGH MASEKELA HALL CREST:

 Circle:  Showing togetherness/unity, ubuntu, continuity.

 Sun and its rays:  Representing hope, a new dawn and day, passion, light and perseverance.

 The open book:  Education in all aspects, gaining wisdom; blank for open possibilities and creating your own story.

 Trumpet and music notes:  Music and creativity, being loud and bold, self-expression, Hugh Masekela world renowned for.

 African Print:  Africanacity; the African identity.

 Words in bottom banner:  Inspired by a quote from Hugh Masekela, it brings together what he stood for, the richness of African culture.

Written in Sesotho it reads ‘’The wealth of Africa’’.

Gold in the banner:  Representing the inherent wealth of Africa, as per the words in the banner, since the continent is rich in minerals like gold; also reflecting African excellence, which Hugh Masekela emphasized.

The crest and explanation were designed and created by the students of Hugh Masekela Hall in 2022.

Last Modified: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:51:56 SAST