Senegal needs to free itself, to rediscover its democracy.

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

I think people should know more of Africa in terms of its joie de vivre, its feeling for life. In spite of the images that one knows about Africa - the economic poverty, the corruption - there's a joy to living and a happiness in community, living together, in community life, which may be missing here in America.

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.

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

Islam is a peaceful religion.

I don't really see myself as an actor.