Miriam Makeba - Diva panafricaine

Miriam Makeba, Pan-African Diva at the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac traces the South African singer’s life and political commitments. Curated by Kidi Bebey and Sarah Frioux Salgas, the exhibition connects her international career with the struggle against apartheid and the emancipation movements of the 20th century.

Banished from South Africa in 1959, Makeba continued to live and work in exile. The success of Pata Pata and her appearances on international stages went hand in hand with her outspoken advocacy, from the UN to festivals. Her journey took her to Guinea, Algeria, France and Italy, among other countries.

The exhibition explores the connections between her artistic travels, Pan-Africanism and African Americans’ struggles for civil rights. It also examines Makeba’s role in shaping representations of African women, bringing together her voice, her public image and a political commitment that also permeated her private life.

Practical information
- Galerie Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière.
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 7 pm; until 10 pm on Thursdays.
- Open on Mondays during short school holidays in all French school holiday zones.
- Closed on 1 May and 25 December.
- Closes at 6 pm on 24 and 31 December.
- Free admission on the first Sunday of the month.