I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing.

If my life was a song the title would be 'Naima'.

I couldn't imagine having to write a paper and have to think about what song I am going to sing.

I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing.

I've been doing African dance all my life.

I prefer to sing in the shower because the acoustics make you sound great, baby.

Always stay true to yourselves.