‘This was the moment that started it all for me’: Thandiswa Mazwai on meeting Miriam Makeba

Thandiswa Mazwai has expressed gratitude to Felicia Mabuza-Suttle who shared a clip of her when the star met her icon Miriam Makeba on her show.

Felicia had a talk show in the 90s and has been sharing some memories of The Felicia Show on her X timeline. 

The recent memory she shared got Thandiswa feeling that was the moment that started everything. 

“I’ve been searching for this moment. This has had me smiling from ear to ear all morning. This was the moment that started it all for me. Look at me, so cute. Look at Mama dancing. Thank you so much, auntie Felicia Mabuza,” she wrote. 

Earlier this year the musician took to her Instagram timeline to share a snap of her and Miriam, saying she will always remember the moments they shared.

“Mama Africa. Often before I step on stages there are names that accompany me (abakhaphi). Hers is one of them. Thank you for your spirit mama, and your life’s work.

“Tonight we step on to another stage to share music, love and truth with people. This was the great Miriam Makeba and I, during the shoot of a Drum magazine memorial advert where I was shown as the ‘next’ to hold the baton. What an honour that was.

“I was in her audience so many times and every conversation is etched in my memory for always. May all our ancestors continue to guide us,” she wrote.

In 2022, Thandisa, Msaki and Nduduzo Makhathini performed at The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba in New York City. 

“To all my friends in NYC, I’m so excited to be one of the special guests at the launch of my sister Somi’s new album at the famous Apollo theatre in Harlem. Can’t wait to create new memories with her. Also featuring by sister Msaki, my brother Nduduzo and many other great artists. Conjabulations SomSom,” she wrote on her Instagram.