Africa is not just about where you are born. For me, Africa is the whole continent; from south to north, to east to west.

Telling my story is to empower people to believe in their own power. We have so much power individually.

I’m honoured when Africa recognises me

Everyone wins when children - and especially girls – have access to education. An educated girl is likely to increase her personal earning potential and prepare herself for a productive and fulfilling life, as well as reduce poverty in the whole community. Investing in girls' education also helps delay early marriage and parenthood. Our booming economies in Africa need more female engineers, teachers and doctors to prosper and sustain growth.

If you don't trust the roots of the modern music in Africa, then there's hope for that music at all.

You cannot be defined by your skin color, where you come from. The world is yours, embrace it.

I want everybody to be happy because, if you're happy, you are more open to other people. Don't let misery bring you down.