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I refuse for anyone to tell me who I am because I know who I am.

Angelique Kidjo

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You cannot transform the society of people if the people are not part of the change.
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As long as music of mine is not used to preach hate, or to bash women, it's okay for me. If it doesn't promote violence against women, drugs, this and that, use it, go ahead.
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