I met Bongi Makeba in the metro in Paris. We were both sitting late in the evening at the West end-station waiting for the next train and something funny attracted our attention, and we smiled at each other. She was relaxed and sweet. I remember freckles on her face. We travelled a long way on line 1 and then even seated in a bistro for a drink. Possibly a tea. She told me that she is from South-Africa. I also asked her to tell me about what is in her paper bag. Contd
Contd. In the meanwhile I realised whom is she the daughter of. I kept in mind a quiet, calm young women. So different from the dynamic singer I discovered just now ! Yes, today I suddenly wanted to see whether she made a carreer and looked on Internet. What a shock to learn about her death! And guess that in the following three years she had given birth to three children. Great personality. What a voice ! I keep her in my heart.
Just learnt about Bongi and her death, oh my gosh! Anyway their voices still thrill us to the bone. I'm originally from Kenya and lived in SouthAfrica for about 3 years, but my heart still belongs there. I listen to her songs almost on a daily basis. Long live their sonds and spirit as well. Hamba ghalshe. Ngiyakutanda khakulu batwana of SA.
If you are an African from Black Africa and you live abroad this song can make you drop a tear - definitely. This is our music and these are our superstars - dead but they are alive in our hearts. Thanks for sharing this with us.
same here.......just found out she passed on at 35yrs old.....so young & havnt found out how she died.....now her mum gone as well in 2008... both famous singers......Darm wat a waste of voices gone to heaven.....Hope they both singing hard out with the angels ( Malaika ).....R.I.P. Mama & sista.....God Bless u both....
bongi's voice reveals her beautiful, sweet spirit...like mother, like daughter...thank you for sharing this very special moment with us...she lives on in the hearts of those that love her.
merci vraiment a celui qui plubia cette video...rare Miriam M.avec sa fille Bongi....c'est me donne la chaire de poule...bongi chantait tjrs cette chasson...en guinee elle etait ami avec soeur......domage qu'elle est decede si tot!!!c'etait une fille agreble....plein d'energie...paix a leures ame!!!
While listening to and watching this video, chills run up and down my spine and all through me.....tears form in my eyes for a soul who has passed on, but have left such a legacy. Her spirit lives on in each one of us. RIP
merci vraiment a celui qui plubia cette video...rare Miriam M.avec sa fille Bongi....c'est me donne la chaire de poule...bongi chantait tjrs cette chasson...en guinee elle etait ami avec soeur......domage qu'elle est decede si tot!!!c'etait une fille agreble....plein d'energie...
It was very sad to find out that she passed away... but very beautiful to know that her mother keeps her spirit alive by singing the songs of her daughter to this very day... U_U
Contd. She showed me : that was some dress for her concert so that is what she came for to Paris. It had to take place on next week Thursday in the Caveau de la Huchette, if I remember well. She gave me her name and phone number and I promised to absolutely go and see her. Contd, I could not withstand and called. A rather annoyed, deep male voice tok the phone and did not passed it to her. And I missed the concert. Time to time, over the past 25 years it happened to me to think about her.
Bwala, Bongi was born december 20th 1950 and she died in 1985 from complications during childbirth it happened while Ms Makeba was in exile in Guinée Conakry. She is survived by a daughter Zenzi who lives in Paris and a son Lumumba.
I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
I love this song and performance. I love how Miriam comes in the middle of the song and takes it too another level! Where can I get this song on CD or even a DVD of this performance?
@RaynerJM I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
this is simply perfetc. One of the most touching video I've ever seen... I get emotional when I see it: two powerful and great women singing together. God bless you both Miriam and Bongi wherever you are....
@RaynerJM @raethymariass I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
Like mom, like daughter. She sounds so much like her mom. Rest in peace both of you. Thanks so much for your contributions to this earth.
I met Bongi Makeba in the metro in Paris. We were both sitting late in the evening at the West end-station waiting for the next train and something funny attracted our attention, and we smiled at each other. She was relaxed and sweet. I remember freckles on her face. We travelled a long way on line 1 and then even seated in a bistro for a drink. Possibly a tea. She told me that she is from South-Africa. I also asked her to tell me about what is in her paper bag. Contd
Contd. In the meanwhile I realised whom is she the daughter of. I kept in mind a quiet, calm young women. So different from the dynamic singer I discovered just now !
Yes, today I suddenly wanted to see whether she made a carreer and looked on Internet. What a shock to learn about her death! And guess that in the following three years she had given birth to three children.
Great personality. What a voice !
I keep her in my heart.
Rest in peace "Mama Africa". Africa has lost one its' greatest treasures. Bongi is waiting for you in heaven with open arms.
Just learnt about Bongi and her death, oh my gosh! Anyway their voices still thrill us to the bone. I'm originally from Kenya and lived in SouthAfrica for about 3 years, but my heart still belongs there. I listen to her songs almost on a daily basis. Long live their sonds and spirit as well. Hamba ghalshe. Ngiyakutanda khakulu batwana of SA.
beautiful song its a shame Bongi died in childbirth at a very young age
i cried while watching this but i know that at last mother and daughter are now together in the Lords bosom.Rest in peace mother and daughter.
So Beautiful!!! It made me Cry!!! R.I.P. to the both of them
If you are an African from Black Africa and you live abroad this song can make you drop a tear - definitely. This is our music and these are our superstars - dead but they are alive in our hearts. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Bongi sounds just like mama. My god vocal cords are inheritable!!!!
Beautiful footage of mother and daughter. So wonderful to have this to treasure years after their passing. God bless their children/grandchildren.
same here.......just found out she passed on at 35yrs old.....so young & havnt found out how she died.....now her mum gone as well in 2008... both famous singers......Darm wat a waste of voices gone to heaven.....Hope they both singing hard out with the angels ( Malaika ).....R.I.P. Mama & sista.....God Bless u both....
bongi's voice reveals her beautiful, sweet spirit...like mother, like daughter...thank you for sharing this very special moment with us...she lives on in the hearts of those that love her.
merci vraiment a celui qui plubia cette video...rare Miriam M.avec sa fille Bongi....c'est me donne la chaire de poule...bongi chantait tjrs cette chasson...en guinee elle etait ami avec soeur......domage qu'elle est decede si tot!!!c'etait une fille agreble....plein d'energie...paix a leures ame!!!
While listening to and watching this video, chills run up and down my spine and all through me.....tears form in my eyes for a soul who has passed on, but have left such a legacy. Her spirit lives on in each one of us. RIP
Miriam is my Hero too.She was amazing in every way.....She,s missed so much....
RIP all of you!! OH great lost for us Africans.
I remember both of their warm and welcoming spirits during my youth years in Guinea. RIP :-)
R.I.P both of you! Gone too soon!
How wonderful Bongi is, wow!
Shame we lost both of them.
RIP Miriam and Bongi.
thanks to explain that who did not know their story.
i heard that song snce i was little but i did not know a lot about it
if she had lived she would have been a star though. her voice is just as good as miriams. shame
Ah Bongi was very talentfull!
Painfull how her live ends and Miriam her only child loses. Here is Miriam so proud and happy..
merci vraiment a celui qui plubia cette video...rare Miriam M.avec sa fille Bongi....c'est me donne la chaire de poule...bongi chantait tjrs cette chasson...en guinee elle etait ami avec soeur......domage qu'elle est decede si tot!!!c'etait une fille agreble....plein d'energie...
It was very sad to find out that she passed
away... but very beautiful to know that her
mother keeps her spirit alive by singing the
songs of her daughter to this very day... U_U
Powerful performance....wow...we will surely miss Mama Miriam...may she and Bongi have one crazy party up in heaven...
Robalang Ka Kagiso
YES she really is like her mom. Wow she have a great voice ;) Another Makeba has born.
Contd. She showed me : that was some dress for her concert so that is what she came for to Paris. It had to take place on next week Thursday in the Caveau de la Huchette, if I remember well. She gave me her name and phone number and I promised to absolutely go and see her. Contd,
I could not withstand and called. A rather annoyed, deep male voice tok the phone and did not passed it to her. And I missed the concert.
Time to time, over the past 25 years it happened to me to think about her.
Absolutely a blessing to see this from THE WILDERNESS OF NORTH AMERICA!!!
Thanks for sharing your personal story.
She is fantastic! absoulouteley brilliant
beautiful
i love bongi's dress :)
Bongi was really pretty y'all look at the pictures online. she has some and delicate features.
Maravilha...maravilha....as duas!!!!! ...que estejam descansando em paz!....
Stunning video, thanks for posting it :).
Bwala,
Bongi was born december 20th 1950 and she died in 1985 from complications during childbirth it happened while Ms Makeba was in exile in Guinée Conakry. She is survived by a daughter Zenzi who lives in Paris and a son Lumumba.
Amazing performance, really touching.
Does anyone have the lyrics?
I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
RIP Bongi. Yes unfortunatly she passed away maay years ago
Rest in peace Mama, you will be missed
I love this song and performance. I love how Miriam comes in the middle of the song and takes it too another level! Where can I get this song on CD or even a DVD of this performance?
so sad she passed away!
Mama passed on earlier today in Italy :-(
zajebistość y tyla ;)
@RaynerJM I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
this is simply perfetc. One of the most touching video I've ever seen... I get emotional when I see it: two powerful and great women singing together. God bless you both Miriam and Bongi wherever you are....
@teedees1712 full love and respect for her mama!
naughty girll haha
@RaynerJM @raethymariass I just saw a documentary film about Mariam Makeba at HotDocs in Toronto that you may be interested to track down called "Mama Africa." The film contains wonderful archival footage.
can this song be found on any CD?
OMG when did she pass??
@Pamela42012 Ngoma= drum...... most like african drums!.....tc!
hey, dutch subs ;D
when did she pass? I never heard...