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1. Miriam Makeba - Oxgam Apr 2026

Makeba’s career spanned over five decades, during which she issued 29 solo albums and pioneered the "world music" genre long before the term existed.

She served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) from 1999 until her death, campaigning tirelessly against hunger. A Life of Sacrifice and Triumph Miriam Makeba ( November 9, 2008) 1. Miriam Makeba - Oxgam

Miriam Makeba: The Indomitable Spirit of Mama Africa Zenzile Miriam Makeba (1932–2008), famously known as , was a South African singer and civil rights activist who became the first African artist to achieve global stardom. Her life was a testament to the power of music as a vehicle for resistance, liberation, and cultural pride. A Voice for the Voiceless Makeba’s career spanned over five decades, during which

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