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Don't let anyone define you from what you live through and everything that they think you stand for. Just be proud of who you are.

Angelique Kidjo

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As far as I'm concerned, no human being should be, absolutely not, put in the category of color.
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Your brain is your greatest weapon. Connect it to your heart, and you can go anywhere.
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Education is not something that the government invests in. Because if you invest in education, no politician can come and tell you something that doesn't make sense.
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I’m honoured when Africa recognises me
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Doing an album is like having a business card to show people what you do. The most important thing to me is the stage. I do albums because I love the stage.
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As long as you are happy with your life, you'll have less problems.
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I never use someone just because they are great musicians. I work with people who have the same kind of feeling towards the music that I do, and the subject that I'm speaking of at that time.
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Dream big, as long as you do it in sync with your truth, with your heart, your brain. And you are not hurting anybody, go ahead and do it.
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Don't let misery bring you down.
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