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Miriam Makeba

Acting

Born March 4, 1932 · Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa

Died November 10, 2008

Also known as Mama Africa

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Biography

Zenzile 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.

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Awards & recognition

  • Order of Ikhamanga in Gold · 2009
  • Order — Meritorious Service · 2003
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour · 2002
  • Polar Music Prize · 2002
  • Otto Hahn Peace Medal · 2001
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  • honorary degree from Spelman College · 1991
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
  • South African Music Awards
  • Grammy Award — Best Global Music Album · 2001 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1961 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

2024as Self (archive footage)

When We Were Kings

1996as Self

The Cosby Show

1984as Self

Come Back, Africa

1959as Miriam

Amandla!

2002as Self

Soul Power

2008as Self (archive footage)

Sarafina!

1992as Angelina

Mama Africa

2011as Self (archive footage)