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I'm a story teller. I really know how to tell stories of Africa.

Angelique Kidjo

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I collaborate with people because their music talk to me as much as mine talk to them.
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With technology today you can sing like a frog and sound good. And then when you come on stage, what do you do. Some of those artists never toured, probably just hype.
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I’m honoured when Africa recognises me
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I am a storyteller with my music. And my story, nobody gonna tell it for me.
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The music of the westerner comes from Africa, whether they like it or not. The majority of the instruments of the music, of the pop music, rock and roll, or R&B, hip hop, whatever it is, their roots trace back to Africa. So if you are black, white, yellow, or red, whatever you do, it doesn't matter, because your DNA is back in Africa.
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If you're on stage and you're more concerned about your dress, and then you think that the public is accessory, you got nothing to do there.
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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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Don't say that you are a victim if you let somebody manipulate you.
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