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Where did Makeba relocate after her visa was revoked?

  • Guinea

  • Zimbabwe

  • Ghana

  • Zambia

Answer

Following the revocation of her visa in 1967, Guinea, under the leadership of President Ahmed Sékou Touré, offered Makeba a safe haven. Guinea, known for its strong stance against colonialism and its support for liberation movements, welcomed her with open arms, granting her citizenship and providing a platform for her to continue her activism and musical career.
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