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WATCH: Remembering Mama Africa ten years later
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Fri, 11/09/2018 - 10:11

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Mama Africa as she was affectionately known died aged 76. During her long music career she performed for the likes of former US president John F Kennedy and Nelson Mandela. Courtesy #DStv403

JOHANNESBURG - Friday marks 10-years since the death of music icon Miriam Makeba.

Mama Africa, as she was affectionately known – died aged 76.

She suffered a heart attack during a concert in Italy.

During her long music career, she performed for the likes of John F Kennedy and Former President Nelson Mandela.

She's also remembered as a heroine and freedom fighter.

Through her music – she told stories about apartheid.

She lived in exile but was persuaded by Madiba to return home in 1990.

 

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing live at the Avo Session in Switzerland, Basel.

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing live at the North Sea Jazz Festival.

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing 'Soweto Blues' live. 

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing live at Berns Salonger in Stockholm, Sweden. 

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing live 'A Luta' dedicated to the people of Mozambique.

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing live at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing 'Umqokozo' live at the North Sea Jazz Festival. 

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing 'Malaika' at the Avo Session in Basel.

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Mama Miriam Makeba performing 'Mbube' live at the Avo Session in Basel.

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Miriam Makeba from the album: "a promise" 1974 the song : Mama Ndiyalila.