Miriam Makeba, in full Zensi Miriam Makeba, was born on March 4, 1932, in Prospect Township, near Johannesburg, South Africa—died on November 10, 2008, in Castel Volturno, near Naples, Italy.
In this article, we would like to explore her family background.
Miriam Makeba’s husband
At the age of 17, Miriam Makeba wed police officer James Kubay in 1949. She gave birth to Bongi Makeba, her only child, during this time.
Miriam had the opportunity to marry Stokely Carmichael in 1968. He was a civil rights advocate who was Trinidadian and American. After first relocating to Guinea and subsequently Belgium, the couple split nine years later.
Miriam Makeba’s children
Miriam Makeba gave birth to her only child named Bongi Makeba.
Miriam Makeba’s parents
Miriam Makeba’s parents are Casewell Makeba and Christina Makeba. Born in Johannesburg to Swazi and Xhosa parents.
Miriam Makeba’s siblings
Miriam Makeba’s mother worked for white families in Johannesburg and had to live away from her six children.
The names of her siblings are not available in the public space.
