"Thanks, the president of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for words that changed my understanding of you, " he said in front of thousands of mourners in Harare.

BBC: Zimbabwe's funeral diplomacy

The only money was in touring Africa, playing jazz clubs from Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to the Belgian Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo).

BBC: Obituary: Miriam 'Mama Africa' Makeba

The fighting ultimately drew in six countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

CNN: Explainer: Behind Congolese conflict