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When was Miriam Makeba born and died?
Miriam Makeba, in full Zensi Miriam Makeba, (born March 4, 1932, Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa—died November 10, 2008, Castel Volturno, near Naples, Italy), South African-born singer who became known as Mama Afrika, one of the world’s most prominent Black African performers in the 20th century.
When did Miriam Makeba born?
Zenzile Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba/Full name
How many times did Miriam Makeba get married?
Makeba had said her first husband often beat her, and she left him after finding him in bed with her sister. 7. Makeba married American “black power” activist Stokely Carmichael in 1968 and they moved to the West African country of Guinea, but later split. She was divorced four times.
Where was Miriam buried?
Miriam Makeba
| Birth | 4 Mar 1932 Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| Death | 10 Nov 2008 (aged 76) Caserta, Provincia di Caserta, Campania, Italy |
| Burial | Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea |
| Memorial ID | 31293589 · View Source |
What killed Bongi Makeba?
March 17, 1985
Bongi Makeba/Date of death
What killed Miriam Makeba?
Heart attack
Miriam Makeba/Cause of death
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African singer Miriam Makeba, one of Africa’s best known voices and a champion of the fight against apartheid during three decades in exile, has died of a heart attack after a concert in Italy. She was 76.
Who married Miriam?
Stokely Carmichaelm. 1968–1978
Hugh Masekelam. 1964–1966Sonny Pilaym. 1959–1959
Miriam Makeba/Spouse
In March 1968, Makeba married Stokely Carmichael, a renowned but controversial Black Power and Civil Rights activist in the United States. 1 Once publicly connected to Carmichael, Makeba’s performing career was forever altered.
Is Brenda Fassie Dead?
May 9, 2004
Brenda Fassie/Date of death
Does Miriam Makeba have a child?
Bongi Makeba
Miriam Makeba/Children
How old is Brenda Fassie now?
Brenda Fassie, the wild child of South African pop who was beloved as the piercing siren of the dispossessed under apartheid, died on May 9. She was 39. Family members said that her death stemmed from an April 26 asthma attack at home that led to heart failure and brain damage.
Who was Brenda Fassie married to?
Nhlanhla Mbambom. 1989–1991
Brenda Fassie/Spouse
Brenda Fassie, singer: born Cape Town, South Africa 3 November 1964; married 1989 Nhlanhla Mbambo (marriage dissolved 1991), (one son); died Johannesburg, South Africa 9 May 2004.
How old is Miriam Makeba now?
| Miriam Makeba | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 March 1932 Prospect Township, Johannesburg, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 9 November 2008 (aged 76) Castel Volturno, Italy |
| Genres | Marabi world Afropop jazz township |
| Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter actress activist |