Zenzile Miriam Makeba (/ məˈkeɪbə / mə-KAY-bə, [2][3] Xhosa: [máˈkʼêːɓà̤] ⓘ; 4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist.

Feb 28, 2025 · Miriam Makeba (born March 4, 1932, Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa—died November 10, 2008, Castel Volturno, near Naples, Italy) was a South African-born singer who became known as Mama Afrika, one of the world’s most prominent Black African performers in the 20th century.

Mar 2, 2022 · South Africa’s world famous singer and activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) would have turned 92 on 4 March 2024. Born Zenzile Miriam Makeba in Johannesburg’s Prospect township, she had a life of...

Nov 9, 2008 · South African singer and human rights campaigner, Makeba was the first vocalist to put African music onto the international map in the 1960s. Makeba is well known throughout the world known as 'Mama Africa' and the 'Empress of African Song'.

Nov 13, 2020 · Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) was a renowned South African musician and civil rights activist. Due to her criticism of the apartheid regime, Makeba was banned from South Africa from 1960 to 1990. Most known for: Afro pop musician, singer, actress and civil rights activist. Also served as: United Nations goodwill ambassador. Born: Zenzile Miriam Makeba.

Miriam Makeba was a pioneer in introducing African music to the Western world and advocating for African culture and rights through her music.

Nov 11, 2008 · Miriam Makeba, the South African singer whose voice stirred hopes of freedom among millions in her country with music that was banned by the apartheid authorities she struggled against, died...

Zenzile Miriam Makeba was, and remains, one of the most iconic figures of the African music scene. Known for her outstanding vocal talent, the singer, songwriter, and activist was a fierce...

Zenzi Miriam Makeba (March 4, 1932 - November 9, 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, actress, and activist. She was against racial segregation which happened during the 20th century in South Africa .

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