South Africa mourns Miriam Makeba - 15 Nov 08

South Africans have been honouring one of their country's most famous daughters.

A memorial service has been held in Johannesburg for the singer Miriam Makeba, who died in Italy on Monday, aged 76.

The singer helped bring South African music to world attention, and fought tirelessly against the injustices of the apartheid regime.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Awad has met some of those, whose lives she touched.

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[brandon3678]

I'm a 37 year old caucasian person from Dallas, TX and I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS WOMAN AND HER MUSIC. I'VE HAD HER PICTURE IN A FRAME ON MY WALL SINCE JUNE 16, 1976. RIP MAMA!!!!!!!

[6btown9]

Shame, Miriam Makeba was an awesome human being.

It is amazing to hear her music in a shebeen, when all of the abantu begin singing with her.

RIP, and A Luta Continua!

[mhamton100]

I had heard this song some years ago but did not know anything about here. I am sorry that I missed it. I am now still enjoying her music very much now. That Pata Pata is a very catchy song. Also good to exercise by. LOL

[mizzfoxy9]

my heart is broken..RIP Angel

[rymind]

I love the song "Pata Pata". I heard it years ago. Listening to it now brought back fond memories. Mama African was a legend. She could never be replaced.

Rest in Peace. A Mighty Warrior.

[LoveMusicBad]

God bless her heritage that she has left behind

[curiousgeorge1940]

Nice tribute to a national treasure !

[9966442255]

ROMPN O CAZZ CA PUBBLICITA' PURE NCOPP A YOUTUBE?

[PhilippRB31]

Du dummer sack, du dummer sack verziieeeeh dich:D

[acbaldo1]

I love you and your music Miriam Makeba. May god bless your soul. Love from Philippines-Australia.

[juneplum100]

RIP Mama Africa!