Zimbabwean-born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights.
Mama Afrika is a story of hope, determination and song, featuring many of Makeba’s best loved songs, including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues. A solo performance by Anna Mudeka produced for audiences of all ages, script is by Zimbabwean writer Tomas Lutuli Brickhill and musical direction by John Vigar at Totena Music with backing soundtrack recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya. Directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell.
Produced by Arts La’Olam. Originally co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, The Makeba Foundation and Norwich Theatre.
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