This Day In History: On November 9 2008 Miriam Makeba passed away by African Celebs November 9, 2016 African Celebs ShareTweetPinShareShare0 SharesOn November 9, 2008: South Africa’s Miriam Makeba aka Mama Africa, the first African woman to win a Grammy passed away, aged 76. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family ShareTweetPinShareShare0 Shares Tags African woman Mama Africa Miriam Makeba South Africa