"Makeba" is a song by French singer-songwriter Jain released on 6 November 2015 from her debut studio album Zanaka (2015). Written by herself, the song was produced by her long-time collaborator Maxim Nucci. The refrain of the song used a sample from the 1978 song "Me and the Gang" by the American percussionist, songwriter, arranger, and record producer Hamilton Bohannon. The song peaked at number seven on the French Singles Chart. The song references Miriam Makeba, also known as "Mama Africa", a South African singer and activist. In June 2023, “Makeba”… read more
"Makeba" is a song by French singer-songwriter Jain released on 6 November 2015 from her debut studio album Zanaka (2015). Written by herse… read more
"Makeba" is a song by French singer-songwriter Jain released on 6 November 2015 from her debut studio album Zanaka (2015). Written by herself, the song was produced by her long… read more
Jain is a multicultural pop artist influenced by the many places she has called home. Born in Toulouse, France, with roots in Madagascar, she relocated to Dubai at the age of 9 and then onto the Congo during secondary school. This is where she first began experimenting with music under the direction of Mr. Flash. Post graduation she returned to Paris to study the arts. Her music utilizes a variety of influences such as, French techno, Arabic percussion, and the rhythms of Africa, to create her unique style. Jain released her first debut EP 'Hope' in 2015, featuring the si… read more
Jain is a multicultural pop artist influenced by the many places she has called home. Born in Toulouse, France, with roots in Madagascar, she relocated to Dubai at the age of 9 and then ont… read more
Jain is a multicultural pop artist influenced by the many places she has called home. Born in Toulouse, France, with roots in Madagascar, she relocated to Dubai at the age of 9 and then onto the Congo during secondary school. This is w… read more