Posthumously labelled by Nelson Mandela as ‘South Africa’s first lady of song’, Miriam Makeba has been credited with bringing African music to the West. She was a vocal campaigner against apartheid and often used her songs to spread awareness internationally, though she maintained that her music was not political.
Actresses
Eva Perón – Spiritual Leader of a Nation
Before she became Evita, Eva Duarte had to fight through life. Born into poverty, Eva struggled to make a living for herself in the politically turbulent Argentina. Nevertheless, she would soon rise through the ranks to become one of the most powerful people in the country.
Marlene Dietrich – Breaking the Gender Barrier
Marlene Dietrich spent the majority of her life occupying the stage and screen, her career spanning from the 1910s to the 1980s. While her name is now often associated with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and high society, this only tells half the story.