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You have to stand for something or you fall for everything.
Angelique Kidjo
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If you don't trust the roots of the modern music in Africa, then there's hope for that music at all.
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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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