"Girls are the future mothers of our society, and it is important that we focus on their well-being."
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Quotes by Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba, affectionately known as "Mama Africa," was a South African singer, civil rights activist, and a powerful voice against apartheid. Born on March 4, 1932, in Johannesburg, her musical career began in the 1950s, blending traditional African sounds with jazz and pop. Makeba gained international fame with songs like "Pata Pata" and used her platform to advocate for social justice and human rights. Her legacy endures not only in her music but also in her unwavering commitment to equality and freedom for all people.
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"I look at an ant and I see myself: a native South African, endowed by nature with a strength much greater than my size so I might cope with the weight of a racism that crushes my spirit."
Miriam Makeba
"Age is getting to know all the ways the world turns, so that if you cannot turn the world the way you want, you can at least get out of the way so you won't get run over."
Miriam Makeba