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    South African star Tyla poses in front of a pink background ahead of her concert in South Africa.
    Latest
    29 January 2025

    Tyla Becomes the Second Female African Artist Ever to Have Two Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

    The South African artist joins the legendary Miriam Makeba with a new Billboard achievement. She has also announced the on-demand stream of her South African concert on Showmax.

    A close of profile shot of Tyla wearing a strapped top and ponytail.
    South Africa
    29 November 2023

    Tyla is Now the Highest-Charting African Female Solo Artist Ever On the Billboard Hot 100

    The Grammy-nominated Tyla achieves another milestone with her global hit "Water" as it breaks the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

    A black and white image of Miriam Makeba standing with her eyes closed in front of a microphone.
    Fashion + Beauty
    11 August 2023

    Miriam Makeba: The Musician as Fashion Muse

    The Brooklyn Museum’s Africa Fashion exhibition shows how artists like the late Miriam Makeba have been a staple inspiration for fashion designers and fashion itself.

    Review: An Online Exhibition Highlights The Limits Of Memory
    Arts + Culture
    06 July 2021

    Review: An Online Exhibition Highlights The Limits Of Memory


    The Archive of Forgetfulnessis an exhibition dedicated to remembering both our personal and collective histories.

    Miriam Makes - OkayAfrica
    News
    09 March 2021

    South African Poet Mandisa Vundla to Pay Homage to the Late 'Mama Africa'

    Mandisa Vundla is set to release a collaborative poetry album this year which honours the legacy of the late veteran South African singer, Miriam Makeba.

    Angelique Kidjo pictured above.
    News
    23 April 2020

    Angélique Kidjo Reworks Classic Song 'Pata Pata' for COVID-19 Awareness

    Angélique Kidjo has re-released the world-famous classic by the late South African music icon, Miriam Makeba, to raise awareness around the coronavirus outbreak.

    Sample Chief, a Go-To Platform for African Music Knowledge, Share 5 of Their Favorite Samples
    Music
    17 June 2019

    Sample Chief, a Go-To Platform for African Music Knowledge, Share 5 of Their Favorite Samples

    From highlighting vintage Guinean records in rap songs to Nollywood references in afropop, Sample Chief wants to be an "all-knowing wizard" that "shares African music intelligence on a deeper level."

    Miriam Makeba's Family Wins Rights to Her Music
    News
    01 June 2018

    Miriam Makeba's Family Wins Rights to Her Music

    The legendary South African's singer's intellectual property now belongs to her two grandchildren.

    Nelson Mandela free from prison visiting a school doing the black power salute.
    Music
    26 October 2017

    12 Essential Anti-Apartheid Struggle Songs from South Africa & Around the World

    It wasn't just South African musicians—artists from around the continent and the world all stood up in solidarity and released anti-Apartheid songs.

    Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All
    News
    02 October 2017

    Sorry Guys, Wizkid Is Not the First African Artist to Sell Out London's Royal Albert Hall After All

    News spread over the weekend, that Wizkid was the first African solo act to sell out London's Royal Albert Hall, but it appears that may not be the case.

    Mother Africa: 12 Iconic Women Who Have Shaped Our Culture
    Arts + Culture
    14 May 2017

    Mother Africa: 12 Iconic Women Who Have Shaped Our Culture

    This Mother's Day, we celebrate iconic African women throughout history who have helped shape and create culture.

    Here Are The Sweetest Songs For Mother's Day
    News
    12 May 2017

    Here Are The Sweetest Songs For Mother's Day

    Some of our favorite musical tributes to mothers around the world for Mother's Day.

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