A woman whose fingerprints are all over some of South Africa’s most defining musical and cultural moments. Pula Twala has worked alongside icons like Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Khumalo, and Busi Mhlongo shaping stages, festivals, and the business of live music for over two decades. As the heartbeat of SEMOPA Entertainment and a board member of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, she continues to carry forward Bra Hugh’s legacy of cultural activism and artistic excellence. We explore her remarkable journey, the power of music as a tool for change, and that delicate dance between creative independence and corporate collaboration in keeping the music and the message alive. kaya 959