MAMA AFRICA: The Miriam Makeba Story Fan Casting Poster

Fan CastingMAMA AFRICA: The Miriam Makeba Story

Story added by kamsismith on October 30, 2023

Miriam Makeba, born into poverty and oppression, discovers her extraordinary voice at a young age, leading her to a life of singing in local choirs. As apartheid tightens its grip on South Africa, Miriam's music becomes a symbol of hope and resistance, making her an enemy of the state. Forced into exile, she embarks on a global journey, using her music to raise awareness about the injustices back home. Along the way, she encounters luminaries like Harry Belafonte, Nina Simone, and Martin Luther King Jr., forging powerful friendships and alliances in the struggle for civil rights.read more

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Fan Casting Zenzile Makeba(Miriam)

Role added by angelbellinger on October 30, 2023

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Description of Zenzile Makeba (Miriam):

Zenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, 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.