British actress Cynthia Erivo to play Miriam Makeba in new film

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A major new film titled ‘The Road Home’ will tell the story of South African music giants Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.

‘The Road Home’ is a musical drama that will feature British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo as Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba.

Joining her is South Africa’s own Thabo Rametsi as the trumpeter Hugh Masekela, and Australian actor Guy Pearce as Archbishop Trevor Huddleston.
28 Apr 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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