My father used to tell me about how musicians don't have respect from people and he was afraid about my future.

I have to protect my family and have a life with them that is completely private.

Senegal needs to free itself, to rediscover its democracy.

World music is about taking things from different places and bringing them together - which is great.

Islam is a peaceful religion.

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.

I respect music, I do. I love it.