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Mama Africa Mariam Makeba Storms London

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The long awaited once in a life time concert by the great mother of African music Mariam Makeba aka Mama Africa, finally took place recently in London .This spectacular and electrifying show piece occurred on the 18th of September 2001 at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank London. This live concert also featured Muma Gee, the latest Nigerian empress of song who was the main supporting artist of the night.

This explosive evening took a lot of fans down memory lane when Mariam sang some of her evergreen classics. It was a night which brought the best in the legendary singer from are vocals to are ever exciting dancing.


This was a very important and special night for Mariam as this day was exactly 6 months and 6 days to her 70th birthday!
The show was organised by Joyful Noise headed by Biyi Adepegba. Joyful Noise is a UK based outfit that organises shows and concerts featuring African musicians in Diaspora at various locations.

It was surely a once in a life time concert!

 

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