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Anna Mudeka presents

Mama Afrika

Celebrating the Life of Miriam Makeba

Thu 23 Oct 2025

Djanogly Theatre

Concession prices available.

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Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of Miriam Makeba; iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist.

The show charts her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, tells her story of being forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights. 

A powerful one-woman show, Mama Afrika is a story of hope, determination and song and includes many of Makeba’s best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues.

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Utterly moving and luminous."

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