UNICEF Releases New Version Of Mirriam Makeba ‘Pata Pata’ To Spread Awareness About The Coronavirus

UNICEF Releases New Version Of Mirriam Makeba ‘Pata Pata’ To Spread Awareness About The Coronavirus. One of the most happy songs, Mirriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ has been recorded again by Angelique Kidjo, the Goodwill Ambassador of the UNICEF.

One of the most happy songs, Mirriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ has been recorded again by Angelique Kidjo, the Goodwill Ambassador of the UNICEF. The ambassador has recorded the song to bring hope and circulate the details during this coronavirus period. The song hasn’t been changed much.

However, there were numerous alterations to the lyrics. The track was set to be released by the UNICEF on Thursday all over the globe. It has been about 50 years since the original version of the track had the worldwide audience loving it. Mirriam Makeba was a South African artist, she was also the United Nations’ goodwill ambassador for hunger, HIV and domestic violence. On top of that she was also a civil rights activist. The artist also won a Grammy in 1965.

The phrase ‘Pata Pata’ means “touch touch” in isiXhosa. However, the one re-released by the UNICEF of Angelique Kidjo advises against touching, it advises one to keep their distance. The song is close to her because of her Manu Dibango, Afro-Jazz, artist died earlier on due to the coronavirus. “We all know what needs to be done, but we also know how much communities are suffering. Pata Pata has always been there for people at a time of struggle. I hope it helps once more. And I hope from our confined spaces we can dance once more,” says Angelique Kidjo.

by Alexandra Ramaite