Anna Mudeka in association with Norwich Arts Centre, The Makeba Foundation and supported by Arts Council England, is proud to present:
Mama Afrika: Hope, Determination and Song!
At the Sir John Mills Theatre (Eastern Angles Centre) 25th June
Priority booking opens Wednesday 11th May | General booking opens Monday 16th May
Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights. Told in four character incarnations chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle, Mama Afrika: Hope, Determination and Song features many best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status.
Mama Afrika: Hope, Determination and Song is a solo performance by Anna Mudeka and is produced for family audiences of all ages. Script by Zimbabwean writer Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, musical direction by John Vigar at Totena Music, backing soundtrack recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya. Directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell. Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre and Supported by Arts Council England & The Makeba Foundation.
