Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | March 4, 1932 |
Birth Place | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Age | 88 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Nov 10, 2008 (age 76) |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
Miriam Makeba, known as a world music singer from South Africa, has amassed an impressive net worth estimated to be $7 million in 2024. With her incredible talent, enchanting voice, and deep connection to her roots, Makeba has captivated audiences worldwide. Known for blending traditional African music with elements of jazz, folk, and Afro-pop, she has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Makeba's career spanned several decades, during which she became an international icon and a prominent advocate for civil rights. Her net worth reflects not only her success as a singer but also her enduring impact on the world stage.
About
South African Grammy Award-winning singer and civil rights Activist who worked against the apartheid and released the hit "Pata Pata."
Before Fame
Her mother was jailed for illegally selling an alcoholic beverage, umqombothi. She was a member of the Manhattan Brothers, a jazz group.
Trivia
She won a Grammy Award for An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba.
Family Life
She married Sonny Pilay in 1959, then Hugh Masekela in 1964, and finally Stokely Carmichael in April 1968.
Associated With
She partook in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute in 1988.