Happy birthday! Miriam Makeba turns 94 today

Miriam Makeba is celebrating her 94th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-activist Miriam Makeba has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 94th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Makeba, a cultural icon

Born Zenzile Miriam Makeba in Johannesburg on March 4, 1932, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Makeba's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Miriam hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Miriam Makeba as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 94.

Happy Birthday, Miriam, you're the best!

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