MasukaSouth Africa |1935| NdebeleDorothy Masuku, also known as Mam Dorothy, was a distinguished South African jazz musician and activist, born in Zimbabwe. Her powerful performances established her as a prominent figure in the music industry during the tumultuous era of apartheid and political unrest in South Africa. She fearlessly addressed the injustices of apartheid through her music, and her iconic song "Hamba Hamba Nontsokolo" became a symbol of resistance. Her outstanding contributions to music and activism were widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades, including her induction into the Afropop Hall of Fame in New York in 2002. She passed away in 2019, her legacy as a pioneering jazz musician.