Aired Wednesday June 16,
12:30am - 1:45amon BBC Four HD
Storyville
The Queen of Africa: The Miriam Makeba StoryA look at the life of South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba. Forced into a life of exile for exposing the harsh realities of apartheid, Makeba was the first African musician to win international stardom. Always anchored in her traditional South African roots, Makeba's music delivered messages against racism and poverty.
- Category
- Documentary / Anthology
- Original air date
- 2012-07-23
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