By Mandisi Tyulu
10 Novenber 2008
South African singer Miriam Makeba has died aged 76 after being taken ill near the southern Italian town of Caserta following a concert.
She died overnight after taking part in a concert for Roberto Saviano.
Miriam Makeba was the legendary voice of the African continent who became a symbol of the fight against apartheid in her home country.
She died just after having sung for half an hour for the young author of Gomorrah at Castel Volturno near Naples along with other singers and artistes.
She was taken ill and was quickly taken to a clinic in Castel Volturno where she died of a heart attack. Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg on March 4, 1932 better known sa Mama Africa.
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