Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata (1967) Miriam Makeba 1967 Pata pata Did you know that... “Pata” means “to touch” in the South African language Xhosa. In 2020, UNICEF Ambassador Angelique Kidjo made the version “No Pata Pata” to promote social distancing in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore Angelique Kidjo’s version How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS