Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African-born singer, songwriter, actress, UN goodwill ambassador, and civil-rights activist. Lulama Zenzile African News Agency (ANA) Today (09.11.18) marks the 10th anniversary of Zinzile Miriam Makeba's death. The singer-songwriter is best known for her hit songs, Pata Pata and Qongqothwane (The Click Song), as well as being an activist and UN ambassador. On November 9 2008, Makeba passed away after suffering a heart attack, following a performance in Italy. In remembrance of the Contemporary Afro-Pop singer, Mzansi took to Twitter to share what they loved most about her.
When Miriam Makeba made a guest appearance on The Cosby Show in 1991 pic.twitter.com/0Iyqs5sofG
— KatlehoMK 🇿🇦 (@KatlehoMK) June 6, 2018
An emotional moment when Miriam Makeba met with the theatre cast of Sarafina in New York, 1988. pic.twitter.com/PTIx3tF4Bc
— KatlehoMK 🇿🇦 (@KatlehoMK) October 23, 2018
It has been 10 years. Mama Africa Miriam Makeba - rest in peace our Icon, Queen and Mother. 🙏👑❤️ #MiriamMakeba #MamaAfrica pic.twitter.com/AUmBLdZaXT
— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) November 9, 2018
'Cause We Live For Love
The icon's icon. A true and beloved superstar of legendary proportions. Long live the memory and music of MIRIAM MAKEBA.
4/3/1932 - 9/11/2008 pic.twitter.com/2KTqQQcDTW
— BrownSugar 🇿🇦 (@UrsulaChikane) November 9, 2018
Miriam Makeba is so underrated.
— Naomi Osaka Stan (@sinawo_bukani) November 9, 2018
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