The song peaked at number seven on the French Singles Chart.
"Makeba" was used in the American Dad! episode "A Whole Slotta Love" (S13 E8).
France (SNEP) Gold certification with 66,666 sales.
The song references Miriam Makeba also known as Mama Africa, a South African singer and activist.
The music video, shot in South Africa, was nominated for a Grammy Award.