Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa) Quotes

And I believe that it becomes a troubled continent because there are those who must always cause confusion so that we do not keep these natural resources.

Miriam Makeba

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• And I believe that it becomes a troubled continent because there are those who must always cause confusion so that we do not keep these natural resources.

  

  Miriam Makeba
  • Believe
  • Natural
  • Causes