Miriam Makeba – Qongqothwane (The Click Song) "Mama Africa" Miriam Makeba performs Qongqothwane (The Click Song) live on Ce soir à Cannes, May 18, 1963. Colorized by Jazz Improvisers #Xhosa | Jazz Improvisers

Miriam Makeba performs Qongqothwane (The Click Song) live on Ce soir à Cannes, May 18, 1963. Below is the English translation of the lyrics Knock-knock beetle (Qongqothwane) He's the witchdoctor of the roads, He's the knock-knock beetle, He's the witchdoctor of the roads, he's called The knock-knock beetle, He's the witchdoctor of the roads, huyya, He's the knock-knock beetle, He's the witchdoctor of the roads, he's called The knock-knock beetle, Already he's climbing, he's passing by here, ga'a

Miriam Makeba singing ‘The Click Song’ (Qongqothwane) in 1963 🇿🇦♥️ A voice like no other. A song that mesmerized the world. When Mama Africa introduced ‘The Click Song’ to the global stage, she didn’t just sing - she made history, a history that lives to date! Did you know that Miriam Makeba was banned from South Africa for speaking out against apartheid, yet her music kept her spirit alive worldwide? What’s your favourite Miriam Makeba song? #MamaAfrica #MiriamMakeba #Qongqothwane #AfricanMus