Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa) Quotes

People in the United States still have a 'Tarzan' movie view of Africa. That's because in the movies all you see are jungles and animals . . . We too watch television and listen to the radio and go to dances and fall in love.

Miriam Makeba

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• Fall
• Animal
• Radio
• States
• Jungle

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  • Fall
  • Animal