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What is Africa to Caged Bird for Maya Angelou?
In 1961, Maya Angelou performed in Jean Genet's play The Blacks. She met South African freedom fighter Vusumzi Make; they never officially married.
What year did Maya Angelou perform in Jean Genet's play The Blacks and meeting South African freedom fighter Vusumzi Make take place?
In 1961, Maya Angelou performed in Jean Genet's play The Blacks. She met South African freedom fighter Vusumzi Make; they never officially married.

Question: Did she spend any time in Africa?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Maya Angelou spend any time in Africa?