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Thandiswa Mazwai on meeting the late Miriam Makeba

by Johana Mukandila
Picture: Instagram

South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai, expresses her joy as she watches the video clip showcasing the moment the musician first met the late Miriam Makeba on The Felicia Show.

Thandiswa thanked Felicia Mabuza-Suttle for posting the video and sharing the unforgettable moment.

When responding to the video clip Thandiswa shared: 

“I’ve been searching for this moment. This has had me smiling from ear to ear all morning. This was the moment that started it all for me. Look at me, so cute. Look at Mama dancing. Thank you so much, auntie Felicia Mabuza,” she wrote.

??? I’ve been searching for this moment. This has had me smiling from ear to ear all morning.This was the moment that started it all for me. Look at meeeeee, so cute. Look at Mama dancing..:) Thank you so much auntie @Feliciamabuza ? you hold so much of our beautiful archive. https://t.co/1MoYI2Mt0Q

— Thandiswa Mazwai (@thandiswamazwai) August 20, 2023

Thandiswa, on the other hand, recalled meeting the legendary and late Mariam a few months ago. 

Taking to her Instagram the singer wrote the following as she reminisces on meeting the late star.

“Mama Africa. Often before I step on stages there are names that accompany me (abakhaphi) Hers is one of them. Thank you for your spirit mama, and your life’s work.”

“Tonight, we step on to another stage to share music, love and truth with people.”

“This was the great Miriam Makeba and I during the shoot of a drum magazine memorial advert where I was shown as the “next” to hold he baton. What an honor that was. I was in her audience so many times and every conversation is etched in my memory for always. May all our ancestors continue to guide us,” she wrote.

 

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