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Zenzile Miriam Makeba was born near Johannesburg, South Africa on March 4, 1932. She was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, vocal apartheid opponent, civil rights activist, and UN Goodwill Ambassador. She was also known as the Empress of African Song. She became the first African artist to globally popularize African music.
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March 4, 1932
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November 10, 2008
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South Africa
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Bongi Makeba
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Singer, Songwriter, Civil Rights Activist, Actress
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*some sources say April 6, 1845
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