I don't really see myself as an actor.

I really want to bring the message of love that is Islam to people; bring something new to that familiar face.

The question of modernization is central to disturbances in the Middle East and in Africa. Everyone is after modernization, no matter where they come from. But you have to be careful about it, and more importantly, you have to have sense about it.

In politics, sometimes you have to lie, or you make a promise that you cannot keep.

Islam has been badly used by a certain ideology.

People need to see that, far from being an obstacle, the world's diversity of languages, religions and traditions is a great treasure, affording us precious opportunities to recognize ourselves in others.

Music in Africa often contains messages. Music in Senegal, and Africa, is never music for music's sake or solely for entertainment. It's always a vehicle for social connections, discussions and ideas.