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MIRIAM MAKEBA ESTATE<\/h1>\n

MIRIAM MAKEBA ESTATE namely ESTATE LATE ZENZILE MIRIAM MAKEBA Ref No: 26584\/2008<\/p>\n

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EXECUTOR – MR. NELSON LUMUMBA LEE<\/h2>\n

MIRIAM MAKEBA ESTATE<\/b>
\n489 BOUNDARY ROAD
\nNORTH RIDING, 2169
\nJOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
\nREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA<\/p>\n

Contact details<\/b>
\ninfo@miriammakeba.org
\nTel: 0027 (0) 82 961 3730<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ATTORNEY – CHAIRMAN – MR. STEPHEN NTHITE<\/h2>\n

NTHITE ATTORNEYS INC.<\/b>
\nBUSINESS ADDRESS
\n288 KENT AVENUE,
\nRANDBURG, 2194
\nGAUTENG
\nREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA<\/p>\n

Contact details<\/b>
\ninfo@bitcp.co.za
\nTel: 0027 (0) 83 940 4851<\/p>\n

MIRIAM MAKEBA RESIDENCE IN DALABA, GUINEA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When we observe the character and the consciousness of the late Dr. Miriam Makeba, we come to discover one immutable fact; that no matter where she was in the world, the connection to her home in South Africa remained a constant feature throughout her life. The rural setting had always appealed to Dr. Miriam Makeba, because of its aesthetic and spiritual energy produced, so we shouldn\u2019t be surprised that she lived in Dalaba Guinea for a dozen years. A beautiful setting that is equal parts serene, breathtaking in beauty and inspiring to the senses.<\/p>\n

The Dalaba property was presented to her on behalf of the Guinean People by the late President Ahmed S\u00e9kou Tour\u00e9. A powerful gesture for whose significance was never lost and totally embraced by the late Dr. Miriam Makeba.<\/p>\n

The town is also known for its local strawberries. The town of Dalaba is the highest (in altitude) town in Guinea. It is approximately 200\u00a0km by air from the capital Conakry and about 280\u00a0km, estimated 300 km by road. The inhabitants of Dalaba are mostly Fula (French: Peul; Fula: Ful\u0253e).<\/p>\n

A hectic schedule that placed demands on Dr Miriam Makeba\u2019s time combined with the nurtured appreciation and refinement of the gift of voice provided confirmation that the messages within the songs that she sang stirred from deep within her soul. Consequently, these intrinsic features connected with audiences globally and especially on the African continent. All of these components arose from within the temperament of Dr Miriam Makeba, and these elements subsequently contributed to the understanding that where one lived and called \u201chome\u201d, allowed her performances and lyrics to remain authentic and resonate with a mass appeal. Dalaba, Guinea consistently produced this blend of emotions, reassuring sentiment and rooting in the life of Dr Miriam Makeba. Hence, the Guinean government affirmed her honorary citizenship by naming a street in memory of her, presently, \u201cAvenue Myriam Makeba\u201d features as a major thoroughfare in the picturesque town of Dalaba.<\/p>\n

The Miriam Makeba Estate along with Mr. Antonio Souar\u00e9 from Guinea, (for whom was entrusted by both Dr. Miriam Makeba and the Family as custodian to the residence and further overseeing the renovations and maintenance to the property), are in continuing official engagement with the R\u00e9publique de Guin\u00e9e, to convert the Miriam Makeba residence into a Museum, under the auspices of the Miriam Makeba Estate in conjunction with the South African Consulate in the R\u00e9publique de Guin\u00e9e; symbolizing the connection between the two countries, established decades ago in fraternal allegiance of shared values and visions of continental aspirations and the heritage represented by the late Dr Miriam Makeba\u2019s decision to call this enclave her home for many years.<\/p>\n

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MIRIAM MAKEBA “DALABA” VILLAGE PLANS – LEGACYLAND (MAP), 489 Boundary road, north riding South Africa<\/p>\n

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THE DR. MIRIAM MAKEBA \u201cDALABA\u201d VILLAGE<\/p>\n

The Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village is the brainchild of Miriam Makeba, inspired by \u201cDalaba\u201d in Guinea, West Africa, where she lived for many years during exile.<\/p>\n

Her desire was to build the Village on her plot located on 489 Boundary Road, North Riding, Gauteng, South Africa; where she lived for many years after returning from exile.<\/p>\n

In April 2008, she signed the first architect plans for the Dr. Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village TM; with the hopes of beginning the construction later in the year of 2008 or early 2009. Unfortunately, she left us before she could realize her dream.<\/p>\n

Archives – Miriam Makeba Foundation – original architect plans approved by Dr. Miriam Makeba herself dated April 2008 (7 months before her passing) for the construction of the Dr. Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village.<\/p>\n

After her passing in 2008, by the beginning of 2009 we rekindled reviewing the plans signed by Dr. Mama Makeba and took the necessary measures to ensure that the architectural plans are finalized with the intention of realizing Mama Africa\u2019s vision and dream.<\/p>\n

See enclosed map- Up-dated architect plans for the construction of the Dr. Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village, including the villa plan, office plan and a list of schedule areas within the Dr. Miriam Makeba Village \u201cDalaba\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Dr. Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village will comprise of a cultural centre, training centre, music, literature & arts academy, mobile museum, library, The Miriam Makeba Amphitheatre (for various musical performances and film screenings), Mama Africa Restaurant (with \u201cMama Makeba\u2019s famous pepper recipe\u201d), recording studios and lodges etc.<\/p>\n

The Miriam Makeba \u201cDalaba\u201d Village aims to develop and promote African cultures in respect of the late Mama Africa\u2019s philosophy of enhancing the efforts of Africans and defending the values of three arts that were deeply embedded in Mama Africa\u2019s heart:<\/p>\n