Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91
17 Jun 2026, 08:44 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
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Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement and global jazz.