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"This award is a slap in the face to mainstream music, which effortlessly graces every radio station while world music suffers from a lack of visibility. It's proof that there's still an audience that believes in our work. It gives me courage and the desire to believe in it after a long period of doubt and COVID. This award is also a wonderful gift for the musicians who carry me on stage and for Tartine Production, which supports me."
"History has shown that the Bantu people are travelers, and I have adventure and discovery in my blood. I'm in France, but I'm already thinking about my next destination. And on my journey, my music is enriched by my encounters, the cultures I encounter, the stories I hear, the connections I create with people and countries—the world is so vast. One lifetime isn't enough to discover the beauties it contains, which is a shame..."
"We need men, but there's no reason why we should be considered inferior to anyone because of our gender. That's why I'm fighting. I'm doing it for myself, for my daughter, and for all the little girls in the world who will no longer have to suffer from sexism."
"Nothing justifies holding a woman's hand, no matter the disagreement. You know, there are many ways to make a statement. I choose to do it with music and a sarcastic tone."