The remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist will be told at the Philharmonic in Liverpool this month.
Zimbabwean born Anna Mudeka is bringing her one-woman show Mama Afrika to Liverpool on Saturday 29th November 2025, charting the rise of the legendary Miriam Makeba from the townships of Johannesburg to becoming a global star, and forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights.
Told in four ‘character incarnations’ and chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle; Mama Afrika is the story of hope, determination and song, and features many of Makeba’s best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status.
The show is presented by the Philharmonic in partnership with Mandela8 – the charity behind the Nelson Mandela memorial installed in Princes Park – and Liverpool institution Africa Oyé.
Mama Afrika takes place at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room on Saturday 29th November 2025. Tickets are available now via the venue’s website.