Miriam Makeba: The Musician who Fought Apartheid and was Exiled for 30 years

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2023
  • This was Miriam Makeba, the legendary South African musician, who was known as Mama Africa and the Empress of African song. Miriam Makeba was well known for her unforgettable voice, but no one can deny she played an even bigger part in South African history.
    She was one of the most visible and outspoken opponents of South Africa's apartheid regime from the 1950s till its dismantling in the early 1990s. Makeba was the quintessential freedom fighter who during the repressive apartheid regime decided to boldly use her music to directly criticize the apartheid government.
    This was by no means an easy task, but one that only a true warrior like herself could undertake. Miriam Makeba did not care about the consequences because freedom for the oppressed was what fuelled her passion, in spite of the harassment she received from the government.……
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  • @AfricanBiographics
    @AfricanBiographics  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Hi everyone, thanks for watching this video. It's a story I have wanted to tell for a very long time. Hope you enjoy it 🙂

    • @Noni383
      @Noni383 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Please can you make one on brenda fassie?
      She is one of my favourite musicians till today

    • @rarebreed1478
      @rarebreed1478 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do Oseamen

    • @prof.nicollas519
      @prof.nicollas519 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats for this material to the eternity my friend!

    • @CammieGee
      @CammieGee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for this

  • @chama_bam
    @chama_bam 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Dear Tatenda, please may you never ever stop making these African biographics. We are grateful for the business of documenting our history.

  • @mogomotsi6595
    @mogomotsi6595 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Miriam Makeba, the legendary "Mama Africa," was a true citizen of the world. She dedicated the song "Malaika" to her husband, Stokely Carmichael, and held honorary citizenship in 10 countries, including Algeria, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zimbabwe. She also held passports from Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Cuba, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know some of this was mentioned in her book Miriam endured a lot of unfair treatment but she kept pushing what a strong woman .

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      she certainly was beloved.

    • @mogomotsi6595
      @mogomotsi6595 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@musiclover-cn7tb True, she was Africa's first superstar.

  • @KIA23236
    @KIA23236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Thank you for telling our African Stories✊🏾 You are playing an important role for this generation🇿🇦

  • @lightbringer_real6876
    @lightbringer_real6876 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Growing up post-apartheid there is so much we take for granted. It's important that we never forget the stories of those who suffered for us to live the lives we have now

  • @mticha9566
    @mticha9566 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I attended Miriam Makeba’s live show with Paul Simon at the National Stadium in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 It was huge and many many people travelled from all over the world and lots of South Africans both black and white attended. The show was great. I cherish those wonderful memories. Thanks for doing this documentary. She had this show in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 because of apartheid she was not allowed to have shows in apartheid South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @lwandosakati182
    @lwandosakati182 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    My man l love how you narrative our African heroes ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

  • @Ribqah-ql4jf
    @Ribqah-ql4jf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I am coming to overstand how music can be used as a weapon. Miriam Make a was a very powerful woman, with a powerful gift. The human voice and it's vibrations can be used negatively or positively.
    I'm coming to understand the power of music and the spoken word.
    Praises be to the "Most High" who is the UNERVERSEAL SPIRIT. SHALOM!!!!....

  • @moondemudimba7920
    @moondemudimba7920 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Indeed, come back Africa. Not all heroes wear caps. You, my brother, are a hero. Thank you for telling our stories. ❤

  • @musiclover-cn7tb
    @musiclover-cn7tb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wooow I just finished a book about Miriam she endured so much she did much more than just music .

  • @lifeng_
    @lifeng_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    One of the most valuable channels on TH-cam

  • @haywardmccullough2762
    @haywardmccullough2762 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Got her picture hanging on my wall!

  • @sharong.taylor5244
    @sharong.taylor5244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love her voice. Miriam Makeba is not "past history" to me. I listen to her songs on a regular basis, and have many favorites. You don't have to speak the languages in which she sings, to enjoy her music. If you have not yet discovered her amazing voice, try a few of my many favorite songs from her Sangoma Album: Emabhaceni, Angilalanga, and Nginani Na.

  • @tsheponcamane2018
    @tsheponcamane2018 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brother your research is solid, I learn so much from your profiling of prominent African... I am ZAR and I confirm the facts of this profiling of our sunbird and freedom fighter.

  • @erickakompe9483
    @erickakompe9483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    God bless you man for a good wonderful narrating Voice

    • @AfricanBiographics
      @AfricanBiographics  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your kind words 😀

  • @kelvinbuobi1672
    @kelvinbuobi1672 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Long live Miriam Makeba long live!✊🏿

  • @thepipedreamer89
    @thepipedreamer89 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I respect you Tatenda. You have reached new heights in documentary making. I would re-watch your videos and they are very captivating as if I'm watching them for the first time. Ramba wakadaro. Ndatenda.

  • @dadajulius6489
    @dadajulius6489 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No doubt one of the best set of videos on African History. Well-done.👍🏽

  • @mbusosiera1648
    @mbusosiera1648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She was exiled in America and loved South Africa!

  • @Noni383
    @Noni383 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for this awesome video its beautiful
    You always deliver
    Please can you make a video on brenda fassie?
    I love her

  • @LynneAhlgren
    @LynneAhlgren 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for a great video on a great lady! I would love to see more vids about women leaders! As always excellent quality especially the narration.

  • @mwebazegilbert2008
    @mwebazegilbert2008 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I like your accent and channel.

  • @paul7505
    @paul7505 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Mama Africa

  • @praisenyambe4776
    @praisenyambe4776 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow wow wow Ur Stories are second to non 👏👏

  • @zenge.simakoloyi546
    @zenge.simakoloyi546 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video. It would be good to do more women.

  • @user-xw1cx5wi8u
    @user-xw1cx5wi8u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this video
    I really love it

  • @kiaora7214
    @kiaora7214 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great history 👏

  • @celcinfor3534
    @celcinfor3534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you that is a good piece

  • @cosmasgaratsa3964
    @cosmasgaratsa3964 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    South Africans need to learn more about their black history 😢

  • @wendikassim6813
    @wendikassim6813 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merci beaucoup Miriam

  • @louisokorodudu3754
    @louisokorodudu3754 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once again, another amazing video🎉

  • @preciouschipili551
    @preciouschipili551 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Strong girl

  • @fernandoisaiasdelima6799
    @fernandoisaiasdelima6799 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is incomparable pop star

  • @musiclover-cn7tb
    @musiclover-cn7tb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was sad how the hospital treated Bongi she ended up passing away from poor treatment 😢.

  • @Express4462
    @Express4462 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Imagine 30 yrs in exile, its really a baptist of fire

  • @user-ql8sf4xh6o
    @user-ql8sf4xh6o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Would have liked to have had some clips of her singing

    • @sharong.taylor5244
      @sharong.taylor5244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are on TH-cam. Just search for her name.

    • @sharong.taylor5244
      @sharong.taylor5244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try try a few of my many favorite songs from her Sangoma Album: Emabhaceni, Angilalanga, and Nginani Na.

  • @jonathankaranja5857
    @jonathankaranja5857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I keep thinking of King Kong the friend to Moses Kibaya in the 'Moses series' authored by Barbara Kimenye, and how he had a crush on Miriam Makeba and his unofficial engagement to her. However, I have learnt today that Miriam Makeba had a husband already.

  • @RichardSwamber
    @RichardSwamber 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stand strong ❤

  • @RenskeBroer
    @RenskeBroer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love her voice, would like to sing a song of her Sangoma Album, named: Angilalanga. Is anyone has found the correct lyrics and translation please let me know, Thanks in advance!!

  • @shakwendanzovu1794
    @shakwendanzovu1794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do a story on Dr. Kenneth kaunda

  • @RenskeBroer
    @RenskeBroer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi fans of Miriam Makeba, does anyone have te precise lyrics (and translation) of Angilanga, a song of her Sangoma album? I would like to sing it. Thanks in advance!

  • @Jackiehardbopladyblue2
    @Jackiehardbopladyblue2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔹️🇨🇩🔹️🫵 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VERY INFORMATIV VIDEO 🔴⭕️⚪️MIRIAM MAKEBA IS UNFORGETABLE EVER 🔥💥🌕⭐️ GREATINGS FROM SWITZERLAND ▪️⚫️⬛️▪️⬛️⚫️🐦

  • @sharong.taylor5244
    @sharong.taylor5244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊

  • @hamomba1
    @hamomba1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    please do one on eugene terreblanch

    • @khoicpt
      @khoicpt หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮

  • @michaelochido3244
    @michaelochido3244 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    from Kenya..thanks for your informative videos on Africa.imagine Mama Africa Miriam Makeba ancestors were born in Africa and occupied the land.Then the evil racist Boer illegal immigrants then had the audacity to revoke her citizenship....!

  • @innamicalabash2586
    @innamicalabash2586 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Imagine that, some immigrants revoking the citizenship of an indigenous African. The audacity of these people have no limit.