MARIAM MAKEBA: The first African to win a Grammy!! Mariam Makeba alternatively is known as Mama Africa. Born in1932 to Swazi and Xhosa parents in South Africa 🇿🇦 She was forced to marriage at 17 years. The marriage turned to be abùsive prompting a divorce. Having great vocals, she started singing anti-apartheid songs earning her a global recognition. In 1959, she featured in the film "Come Back Africa" and later on relocated to US where devoted her time to music and recorded her first complete