Wangarĩ Maathai
(1940 – 2011) was a Kenyan social, environmental and political activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Maathai was not only an activist but also an intellectual who has made significant contributions to thinking about ecology, development, gender, and African cultures and religions. Wangarĩ Maathai was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her "contribution to sustainable development, democracy, and peace.
Cesária Évora
(1941 - 2011) was a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter known for winning over international audiences with slow, somber ballads about love and sorrow. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" because she always performed barefoot as a sign of solidarity with the impoverished women of her island, She received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d'Amor.
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MiriamMakeba
(1932 – 2008) was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Nicknamed Mama Africa, Makeba was among the most visible people campaigning against the apartheid system in South Africa. Furthermore, due to her high profile, she became a spokesperson of sorts for Africans living under oppressive governments. Makeba has also been associated with the movement against colonialism, the civil rights and black power movements in the US, and the Pan-African movement. She called for unity between black people of African descent across the world: “The Black people are the victims of capitalism, racism and oppression, period". Makeba also enhanced the message that "black is beautiful".
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