Miriam Makeba
Acting
Born: 1932-03-04
Died: 2008-11-10
From: Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.3
Also Known As
Mama Africa
Biography
Awards & Nominations8 won · 2 nominated
🏆 Won
Order of Ikhamanga in Gold
🏆 Won
Order for Meritorious Service
🏆 Won
Commander of the Legion of Honour
🏆 Won
Polar Music Prize
🏆 Won
Otto Hahn Peace Medal
Nominated
Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album
Homeland
🏆 Won
honorary degree from Spelman College
Nominated
Grammy Award for Best New Artist
🏆 Won
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
🏆 Won
South African Music Awards
