Miriam Makeba
Biography
Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), 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. Born in Johannesburg to Swazi and Xhosa parents, Makeba was forced to find employment ... show more
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Acting
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Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa
Birthday
March 04, 1932
Deathday
November 10, 2008
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