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What An African Woman Thinks

• November 10, 2008
• R.I.P Mama Africa

  Posted: November 10th, 2008, 11:03am EST

  Miriam Makeba passed away last night.
  
  It's the definitive end of an era for those of us who grew up listening to the haunting, soulful sound of her music as she gave voice to the struggle of black men and women during South Africa's apartheid era.
  
  I still recall, wistfully, how she and Winnie Mandela occupied the same lofty space in my young impressionable mind, revered as strong women, freedom fighters, voices of the struggle, valiantly taking their place at the battlefront, fighting for the soul of South Africa.
  
  She lived a full life, she made her mark, she leaves a rich legacy.
  
  Africa salutes you, Miriam Makeba.
  
  Rest in peace.It's my window, but I don't own the view.