But if you are going to wear blinders then you do not know the world. Miriam Makeba blinderwearworld Change image and share on social
I look at an ant and I see myself: a native South African, endowed by nature with a strength much greater than my size so I might cope with the weight of a racism that crushes my spirit. Miriam Makeba africanantcope Change image and share on social
For instance, we're always fighting amongst each other. Who gives us the arms? And then we become indebted to wherever we are buying them from - with what? The very resources we need to keep there. Miriam Makeba armbuyfight Change image and share on social
It's a really unfair world because life is, where I am; all day long we listen to American music. So I don't see why the radios in the U.S. cannot even put aside one hour a day just to play music that is not American. Miriam Makeba americandayhour share on social
I titled the album Reflections because I am reflecting on my music career. Miriam Makeba albumcareermusic Change image and share on social
You are damned and praised, or encouraged or discouraged by those who listen to you, and those who come to applaud you. And to me, those people are very important. Miriam Makeba applauddamndiscourage Change image and share on social
Which goes to show you, you can make all the laws you want, but you cannot change people's ways. If you must change them, you have to understand that it will take a long time. Miriam Makeba changelawlong Change image and share on social
Girls are the future mothers of our society, and it is important that we focus on their well-being. Miriam Makeba focusfuturegirl Change image and share on social
It is very much the theme of our President, President Thabo Mbeki, whose passion is for Africa to work together, and for Africans to get up and do things for us. We are trying as women to do things for ourselves. Miriam Makeba africaafricanmbeki share on social
