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The Queen of Africa: The Miriam Makeba Story

A Storyville documentary that takes a look at the life of South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba, whose music delivered messages against racism and poverty.

A Storyville documentary that takes a look at the life of South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba. Forced into a life of exile for exposing the harsh realities of apartheid, Makeba was the first African musician to win international stardom.

Always anchored in her traditional South African roots, Makeba's music delivered messages against racism and poverty. Exposing a tumultuous life - Makeba married South African musician Hugh Masekela and Black Panther Stokely Carmichael - this film traces her life and music using rare archive of performances, interviews and intimate scenes.

1 hour, 12 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 May 2023 00:15

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

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    Miriam Makeba

    Emabhaceni

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Role Contributor
Director Mika Kaurism盲ki
Series Editor Nick Fraser

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