Historical FigureFemale
Miriam Makeba
1932 – 2008
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryZenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
March 4, 1932
Johannesburg
Date of death
November 9, 2008
Castel Volturno
Citizenship
Guinea · Union of South Africa · Algeria · South Africa
Occupations & fields
singeractorrecording artistcomposermusician
Awards & honours
Commandeur des Arts et des LettresPolar Music PrizeOtto Hahn Peace Medalhonorary degree from Spelman CollegeSouth African Music AwardsOrder for Meritorious Service
- Field and occupation
- juhoafrická speváčka
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