Growing a seed into a tree…
Pals of Africa grew and the group began to perform internationally. They changed the name to Baobab, after inspiration from longtime friend and fellow artiste, Hugh Masekela. He had seen Todd and Thembi grow in strength and creativity from one project to another.
“He said, ‘…every time I see you, you are stronger than before! Like a tree, the baobab, always growing and getting stronger even though it grows in the toughest soil.’ We decided to call the group ‘BAOBAB’.”
Africa Umoja’s Todd and Hugh Masekela.
Thembi (left) with the Baobab Girls and Todd (right) with the Baobab Boys.
