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I am a storyteller with my music. And my story, nobody gonna tell it for me.
Angelique Kidjo
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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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