Miriam Makeba Mama Africa the Musical. Miriam Makeba’s story is told at last through “riveting dances,” “searing South African songs, chants and harmonies,” “exquisite choreography,” and “colorful costuming!” An inspirational and universal story that

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MUSICALS which relate the story of the influential or famous individual provide a potent means of engaging and gaining insight into their lives and milieus – in an entertaining manner.

By popular demand, Miriam Makeba Mama Africa The Musical will be staged at Artscape Theatre from 02 – 12 February 2017.

Miriam Makeba musical dubbed Mama Africa The Musical relives pivotal moments in the life of Miriam Makeba with Pata Pata, Meadowlands, more

And so legendary African cultural and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, returned to Cape Town last Friday and she was a show-stopper, filling the land with memories and recalls of her extraordinary life of struggles and accomplishments in the arts.

MAMA AFRICA: THE MUSICAL, the bio-musical about Miriam Makeba, will be staged at Artscape Theatre Centre this February, with tour dates booked for the United Kingdom in March and Nigeria in May.