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A biopic on late South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba is in the works. Makeba was an outspoken advocate against South Africa’s apartheid and was one of Africa’s most popular ...

The musical is Somi Kakoma’s thank-you note, written across generations, to the South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba. By Alexis Soloski The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African music icon Miriam Makeba's life was defined by duality. She was a proud South African who embraced both her heritage and ...

Cynthia Erivo impresses with her Xhosa clicks while preparing for her role as Miriam Makeba, sparking mixed reactions among ...

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South African singer Miriam Makeba, one of Africa's best known voices and a champion of the fight against apartheid during three decades in exile, has died of a heart attack after a concert in Italy.

The late Miriam Makeba is a musical hero in her native South Africa, but her importance in the grand scheme of South African history goes well beyond her vibrant vocals. Makeba became a cultural icon ...

The sudden passing of our beloved Miriam has saddened us and our nation. ... Despite her tremendous sacrifice and the pain she felt to leave behind her beloved family and her country when she went ...

VOICEOVER: She was a fighter and a legend with surely the most remarkable story in the history of African music. Miriam Makeba was the continent’s first superstar, although she was banned from her ...