JOURNAL ARTICLE

MAMA AFRICA.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 139. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Staniforth, Emily 3 of 3

Abstract

Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa, was a South African singer and activist who used her music to challenge racism and injustice during the Apartheid era. She rose to prominence in the 1950s and brought the fight of Black South Africans to the international stage, while also introducing African culture and music to the Western world. Makeba's achievements were extensive, including being honored by world leaders, meeting with the Pope, and becoming the first African recording artist to win a Grammy. Despite her fame, Makeba faced exile from South Africa and had her passport revoked due to her outspoken views on Apartheid. She continued to use her voice to advocate for racial justice and became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in America. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/02, Issue 139, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:174907203
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