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Also Known As Mama Afrika • Zensi Miriam Makeba
Born March 4, 1932 • South Africa
Died November 10, 2008 (aged 76) • Italy
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1965)
Notable Family Members spouse Stokely Carmichael • spouse Hugh Masekela

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