Entertainment

WATCH | Mzansi remembers Ma Miriam Makeba 10 years after her death

Here are a few memories to remember Mama Afrika by.

Miriam Makeba died in 2008 after suffering a heart attack.
Miriam Makeba died in 2008 after suffering a heart attack.

Mzansi took a moment on Friday to pay tribute to legendary music veteran and activist Miriam Makeba, ten years after her death at the age of 76.

Mama Africa, as she was affectionately known, was a singer, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador and a struggle activist.

She died at around midnight on November 9 2008 after suffering a heart attack shortly after a concert in Italy.

She will be remembered for hits such as Pata Pata and Qongqothwane (The Click Song).

She also advocated for Africa and SA in her work overseas like when she appeared on The Cosby Show to teach about our country.

Another incredible moment came a few years earlier when Ma surprised the cast of a theatre production of Sarafina in New York.

In a year where we have lost a number of musical stars, the nation took to Twitter to celebrate Mama Afrika.


Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon
Sign UpLog In

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.

Editor’s Choice

1

Police launch manhunt for Madlanga witness killers

2

EMPD officer sentenced to 20 years for murder of partner, attempted murder of child

3

‘Phones down’ at MiWay as sales agents protest over salary cuts

4

‘Tradition used as excuse to abuse women’: Ramaphosa

5

Loyiso Masuku beats Dada Morero in Joburg ANC leadership race

Related Articles