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Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa.

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Born	Zensile Makeba Qgwashu Nguvama Yiketheli Nxgowa Bantana Balomzi Xa Ufnu Ubajabulisa Ubaphekeli Mbiza Yotshwala Sithi Xa Saku Qgiba Ukutja Sithathe Izitsha Sizi Khabe Singama Lawu Singama Qgwashu Singama Nqamla Nqgithi 4 March 1932 Johannesburg, South Africa
Died	10 November 2008 (aged 76) Caserta Provincia di Caserta Campania, Italy
Zodiac	Pisces
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Hugh Masekela 1939-2018 South African musician · m. ???? info edit

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Stokely Carmichael 1941-1998 American activist · m. ???? info edit

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