Mama Africa: The Musical

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Abstract

Mama Africa: The Musical  was one of the highlights of the 30th anniversary celebration of the  South African Educational Program  (UMSAEP), held in 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa, in Columbia, Missouri, and in St. Louis, Missouri. The musical also traveled to New York City. The musical recounts the compelling story of the South African icon Miriam Makeba. Makeba also lived in the U.S. and was an influential musician and a champion of civil rights. For more information about the musical, read  the UM System article  and the  2016 UMSAEP Newsletter  (PDF).

UMSL Professor and UMSAEP Committee member  Niyi Coker  researched, wrote, directed and produced the musical. Many others at UMSL contributed to the play, most notably Niyi’s wife  Angela Coker Glen Anderson  and  Felia Davenport Joel Glassman  co-produced the show that ran four nights in St Louis. Glassman is UMSL Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, UMSL Director of International Studies and Programs, and UMSAEP Chair.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 2016

Disciplines

  • Theater and Performance Studies
  • African Studies

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