How old was Makeba when she had her first marriage?
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Makeba married Hugh Masekela, a South African trumpeter, at the age of 17, in 1964, amid the apartheid regime in South Africa. Their marriage, while initially passionate and filled with shared musical aspirations, faced strain due to Masekela's infidelity and disagreements over career paths, leading to their separation in 1966 and subsequent divorce in 1968.
Melodies of Miriam Makeba: A Musical Journey through the Life of the South African Legend
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