Miriam Makeba (1932 - 2008) ميريام ماكيبا

Biography

A South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist, born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since the beginning of the 1950s, she has become widely known for her songs. She supported the persecuted people of her country and race, so she was exiled and stripped of...Read more her citizenship in 1956. After her asylum in the United States, she joined the singing group the Manhattan Brothers, and she became known as Miriam. Her voice was also considered one of the most important voices against the apartheid regime, and she returned to South Africa following the release of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa. Her credits include Mama Africa (2011) and Amok (1983).

- Nationality:
- US
- Date of Birth:
- 4 March 1932
- Birth Country:
- South Africa
- Died on:
- 9 November 2008
- Death Country:
- Italy

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Filmography

Actor (3)
- - - ReMastered: The Lion's Share
    - 2018 - Movie
- - - Mama Africa
    - 2011 - Movie
- - - Amok
    - 1983 - Movie
Music Composer (1)
- - - Mama Africa
    - 2011 - Movie

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A South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist, born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since the beginning of the 1950s, she has become widely known for her...Read more songs. She supported the persecuted people of her country and race, so she was exiled and stripped of her citizenship in 1956. After her asylum in the United States, she joined the singing group the Manhattan Brothers, and she became known as Miriam. Her voice was also considered one of the most important voices against the apartheid regime, and she returned to South Africa following the release of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa. Her credits include Mama Africa (2011) and Amok (1983).

Nationality:
US

Birth Name:
Zenzile Miriam Makeba

Nickname in English:
Mama Africa

Date of Birth:
4 March 1932

Birth Country:
South Africa

Died on:
9 November 2008

Death Country:
Italy

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