Rest in peace, Mama Afrika...

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The great South African musician and human rights activist Miriam Makeba has passed away. "Mama Afrika" was 76 years old, and died of a heart attack after a performance in Italy. Link to New York Times Obituary. Above: In 1960, a very young Miriam Makeba performs the song "Into Yam", in the movie "Come Back, Africa."


Mama,

I shared you with everyone I could, all my years in spiritual exile, and when I came home, I continued doing so and I will keep on doing so.

I loved your music and your spirit.

May you find the peace in death that eluded you in life, may you be reunited with your daughter, may your voice fill the skies.

I will cry for you and sing for you today.