Miriam Makeba born Zenzile Miriam Makeba was a South African singer, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist who died on November 9, 2008.

She was a vocal opponent of apartheid and white minority rule in South Africa, and was associated with musical genres such as Afropop, jazz, and world music. Makeba, who was born in Johannesburg to Swazi and Xhosa parents, was compelled to work as a youngster after her father died.

How many husbands did Miriam Makeba have?

The late global icon married three times before she passed away. Her first marriage was to Sonny Pilay. After she parted ways with Pilay, she got married to fellow African singer Hugh Masekela.

The marriage lasted for two years after which they went their separate ways. Her last marriage was to Stokely Carmichael. This time it lasted a bit longer than her first two marriages.

They tied the know in 1968 and divorced in 1978.

Source: Ghanafuo.com

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