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7 of our favourite Mam’ Miriam Makeba songs

8y By Gugu Mhlungu

Today marks 10 years since the tragic passing of legendary singer, actress, and anti apartheid activist Miriam Makeba.

Not only was Miriam Makeba a South African star, she became a global figure, taking her unique sound around the world and using the arts to protest the injustices of apartheid.

To remember this icon, here are 7 of our favourite Mama Africa songs and performances:

Pata Pata 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNeP3hrm__k

Malaika 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UID0vEeqI

Soweto Blues ft Hugh Masekela 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=dMSwlBGcSRs

The Click Song 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhgb60Qsjrs

Khawuleza 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqdcz0eYLSQ

Thulasizwe with Nina Simone 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE8g5_CoRvM&list=PLA1ABC9413DD91F08&index=11

Meet me at the river

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r9CX0AV-QE

SEE ALSO: Remembering Lebo Mathosa 12 years on 

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