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Mama Africa
92 min0documentary
5.6/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB
Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa, became a prominent voice against apartheid after her exile from South Africa in 1959 and died in November 2008.
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Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa, became a prominent voice against apartheid after her exile from South Africa in 1959 and died in November 2008.
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Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa, became a significant figure in the fight against apartheid after her exile from South Africa in 1959. The film features rare archival footage and interviews with notable artists such as Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone. It covers her personal life, including her marriages to Hugh Masekela and Stokely Carmichael. The narrative concludes with her death in November 2008, following a concert in Italy, marking the end of her influential career in music and activism.
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Mama Africa: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Miriam Makeba
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