Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba, known as 'Mama Africa', was a renowned South African singer and civil rights activist. She gained international fame in the 1960s with her hit song 'Pata Pata', which showcased her unique vocal style and incorporated traditional African rhythms. Makeba used her music as a platform to speak out against apartheid and promote social justice, becoming a symbol of resistance. Throughout her career, she collaborated with various artists and was awarded numerous accolades for her contributions to music and activism, making her an influential figure in both the music industry and the fight for human rights.
Born on Nov 04, 1932 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 8.00 | 0.61% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 395,391 | $350,000 | 2,333$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 43,520 | $67,000 | 94$ |
| Totals | 3 | 90,381,635 | 438,911 | $417,000 | 2,427$ |
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South Africa:
Miriam Makeba is mentioned as one of the icons who passed away, representing significant cultural loss.
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Ghana:
His popular 1970s talk show, The Mike Eghan Show, ran for more than a decade and featured some of the continent's legends as guests, including Miriam Makeba.
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South Africa:
Miriam Makeba's iconic presence in jazz is highlighted through her powerful imagery in the exhibition.
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South Africa:
Miriam Makeba is the late great artist who performed with Angélique Kidjo at a concert in 2006.
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France:
Miriam Makeba was a prominent South African singer and activist known for her anti-apartheid stance and her famous song 'Pata pata'.
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South Africa:
Nakhane mentions that no one says that Miriam Makeba is universal.
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South Africa:
Miriam Makeba wrote and sang about love and yearnings of a homecoming while in exile.
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Uruguay:
Miriam Makeba is mentioned as an influential singer whose music impacted Eduardo Da Luz during his childhood.
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Costa Rica:
Eulalia included musical influences from Miriam Makeba in her work.
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Liechtenstein:
Miriam Makeba performed at the event where Foreman fought Ali.
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