Here are the most popular African music legends of all time you should know

Here are the most popular African music legends of all time you should know

MIRIAM MAKEBA

Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa was a South African female musician born in 1932. She entered the entertainment industry at a time when women were frowned upon for taking up such a career. She began singing professionally after having her first child at 17. She sang with the Cuban Brothers. After featuring in the anti-apartheid film, Come Back Africa, Miriam gained popularity in the USA. Miriam had a short marriage with Hugh Masekela and lost her fame in the USA when she began singing music on apartheid. Miriam fell ill in Italy and suffered a fatal heart attack after performing her hit song “Pata Pata” on 9th November 2008.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 2, 2018

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