Afeni Shakur
American activist
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About Afeni Shakur
Most people might recognize Afeni Shakur as the biological mother of American rap superstar, Tupac Shakur. However, she also made a name for herself as a political activist. She was an active member of the once-popular Black Panther Party. In 1969, he and other members of the party were arrested and accused of planning to bomb a number of police stations.
Parents
- Rosa Belle
- Walter Williams Jr.
Siblings
- Gloria Jean
Spouse(s)
- Mutulu Shakur (married between 1975 and 1982)
Children
- Tupac
- Nzingha
- Mopreme
- Sekiywa
- Chinua
- Ayize
Education
She studied at Bronx High School of Science.
Death
She died of a cardiac arrest in 2016.
Trivia
Her real name was Alice Faye Williams.
Her name, Afeni is a word in the Yoruba language which means "lover of people".
She was the brain behind the formation of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.
In 2007, she obtained a court order which prevented Death Row Records label from selling some of his son’s unreleased materials.
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F.A.Q. about Afeni Shakur
When is her birthday?
Afeni Shakur's birthday is on January 10, 1947.
In how many days is her birthday?
Afeni Shakur's birthday is in 262 days
How old was Afeni Shakur when she died?
She was 69 years old.
When did she die?
She died in May 2, 2016.
How old would she be today?
Afeni Shakur would be 77 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Afeni Shakur from?
She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S..