by Miriam Makeba Miriam Makeba, renowned as Mama Africa, epitomises the intersection of music and activism in SA. Her stirring song “Ndodemnyama (Beware, Verwoerd!)” serves as both an artistic ...

Mzansi found an old audio of American singer and actress Cher trying her best to perform Mama Africa’s iconic ‘The Click Song ... The legendary Miriam Makeba was one of the first South ...

Her African roots are reflected in her music and inspired her songs against racism. Miriam was forced into exile ... including those she knew since the start of her career performing in smaller dance ...

On this day, South Africans pause to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Miriam Makeba ... Known affectionately as “Mama Africa", Makeba was not only a trailblasing artist who brought ...

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