Miriam Makeba & Bongi Makeba - Ngoma Nkurila

Miriam Makeba introduces her daughter Bongi who performs "Ngoma Nkurila" during a live concert in the Dutch TV studios in Hilversum, in september 1979. Bongi sadly passed away in 1985.

[@prettycountrygirl2]

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.

[@raethymariass]

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

[@raethymariass]

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.

[@portloko]

Rest in peace "Mama Africa". Africa has lost one its' greatest treasures. Bongi is waiting for you in heaven with open arms.

[@asowata2008]

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.

[@sponono82]

beautiful song its a shame Bongi died in childbirth at a very young age

[@mayamba65]

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.

[@sweetnectar83]

So Beautiful!!! It made me Cry!!! R.I.P. to the both of them

[@skaldes]

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.

[@hazeleyes171]

Beautiful footage of mother and daughter. So wonderful to have this to treasure years after their passing. God bless their children/grandchildren.

[@jstuttgart]

Bongi sounds just like mama. My god vocal cords are inheritable!!!!

[@horowai123]

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....

[@traoremandy]

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!!!

[@zynzelay]

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.

[@cutegual]

RIP all of you!! OH great lost for us Africans.

[@Kiamota]

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

[@mizzfoxy9]

Miriam is my Hero too.She was amazing in every way.....She,s missed so much....

[@bemaniac2]

if she had lived she would have been a star though. her voice is just as good as miriams. shame

[@bokar7]

I remember both of their warm and welcoming spirits during my youth years in Guinea. RIP :-)

[@daksoum2007]

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

[@frikadellur]

R.I.P both of you! Gone too soon!

[@fairlytaleofnewyork]

How wonderful Bongi is, wow! Shame we lost both of them. RIP Miriam and Bongi.

[@raethymariass]

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.

[@IrisReidsma]

Ah Bongi was very talentfull! Painfull how her live ends and Miriam her only child loses. Here is Miriam so proud and happy..

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

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

[@IpelengVania]

Powerful performance....wow...we will surely miss Mama Miriam...may she and Bongi have one crazy party up in heaven... Robalang Ka Kagiso

[@supermike2164]

Absolutely a blessing to see this from THE WILDERNESS OF NORTH AMERICA!!!

[@Lys1944]

Maravilha...maravilha....as duas!!!!! ...que estejam descansando em paz!....

[@SexyDevine]

YES she really is like her mom. Wow she have a great voice ;) Another Makeba has born.

[@RaynerJM]

Thanks for sharing your personal story.

[@meccahigh]

beautiful

[@frikadellur]

She is fantastic! absoulouteley brilliant

[@makollo]

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.

[@JoPiaf]

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....

[@greek_sahab]

Amazing performance, really touching. Does anyone have the lyrics?

[@asdffeefff]

i love bongi's dress :)

[@PHlophe]

Bongi was really pretty y'all look at the pictures online. she has some and delicate features.

[@iwapelebrown]

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?

[@fleurdesal]

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.

[@Bosveldnooi]

Stunning video, thanks for posting it :).

[@fleurdesal]

@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.

[@makollo]

RIP Bongi. Yes unfortunatly she passed away maay years ago

[@fulanigirl]

Mama passed on earlier today in Italy :-(

[@achisunshine]

Rest in peace Mama, you will be missed

[@beatelman]

zajebistość y tyla ;)

[@frikadellur]

so sad she passed away!

[@griot5]

@teedees1712 full love and respect for her mama!

[@fleurdesal]

@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.

[@blusie]

OMG when did she pass??

[@blusie]

when did she pass? I never heard...

[@greek_sahab]

can this song be found on any CD?

[@heymaria123]

naughty girll haha

[@babybash4real]

@Pamela42012 Ngoma= drum...... most like african drums!.....tc!

[@AnkeNoelle1]

hey, dutch subs ;D

[@traoremandy]

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...