women-from-ivory-coast

"Success is measured in lives touched"

"I must remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity the strongest pillars that guide me"

"I must remain firmly anchored in my values guiding principles that pave the way toward excellence"

"I encourage them to push their limits, to walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and to proudly embrace their identity"

"It is this commitment to being a positive influence that guides my decision today"

"I call upon Black, African, Caribbean, American, and Afro-descendant communities: continue entering spaces where you are not expected"

"Let us open the way for the brothers and sisters who will follow us"

"Never let anyone define who we are or limit our potential."

"Our presence matters, and our voices must be heard"

"I always knew even at a young age, that I had to take charge"

"Modeling is much more than a fashion show. It is the confidence you exude, the courage you show as you move forward to overcome the challenge facing you and the multitude of eyes staring at you like a lightning on a T!"

"Education gives us the opportunity to expand our abilities and specialize in a field that suits us the best"

"Education for All is one of the causes dearest to my heart"

"The emotional skill that should be taught to every child is self-love. It’s the foundation for confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships"

"When children learn to love and accept themselves, they’re equipped to navigate life’s challenges and shine their unique light"

"I would want to be the face of a representation of a new generation that mixes culture, that mixes modern and traditional"

"I want to be the face of a new era of women that are bold, that are leaders, that are unapologetic about who they are"

"I want to be a role model for all the young girls and let them know that you too can make it"

"Go in those rooms where you think you don’t belong, shine, and make sure you assume your identity. Because it’s time"

"I want to democratize Black beauty"

"It’s not about falling, but getting back up"

"Empowerment starts with listening"

"My heart is committed to causes that build legacies, not headlines"

"I witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity"

"The next generation is assured because the younger generation is full of talent. However, we still need to work harder and be more professional."

"We need to work harder and be more professional"

"Success is fleeting. Seize your opportunity, make the most of it while remaining well-supervised and keeping your head on your shoulders."

"With the vaccines available now, things are starting to improve. The confinement is ending. Bars can be open outside in the open air, but not inside yet. I think in another six months we will be back to normal."

"The messages are messages of hope. That is the new energy that I want to put out. Anyone who listens to this album will sense that it is about movement. That is what I told Tam. I want people to dance. And we started with that. I wanted people to feel the African origin, but also a little bit of electro and Afro, but the most important thing was that the people dance."

"Yes it's been a very difficult year. We haven't been able to do anything public. But it has allowed me to concentrate on this album, Couleur. And the next album too. Because I had the time to compose, I'm already working on the next one, and I have a lot of material."

"The album ‘Zouzou’ continues the tradition of featuring Ivory Coast artists in my albums. It’s mostly composed and arranged in the Ivory Coast by Dr. Wang, a young producer who worked with Malian R&B star Aya Nakamura. So, it’s a more modern, urban album that I plan to release in February 2024"

"For me, every new album feels like a fresh beginning. It’s a new Dobet, a new story. I’m continuously growing and evolving in my music, infusing it with my emotions and experiences."

"I take traditional rhythms and blend them with electronic instruments on my computer. For example, when I travel, I listen to all kinds of music. Now, I like listening to urban music. But urban music from Africa originates from traditional music. Only the instruments, the choice of electronic instruments, change. But the sound, the rhythm, remains the same."

"I was part of all the newspaper, English, literature, and theater clubs."

"Radio is wonderful."

"It was my first appearance on television and I admit that the show was a success."

"I'm not the type to say that the difficulties I encounter in my job are linked to my status as a woman. No, far from it. I believe that difficulties are always inherent to a function, to a profession. You need to be a woman or a man to encounter constraints in a profession."

"At the beginning of my career, I realized something. I noticed that masters of ceremonies were mostly men. I thought it might be a struggle to encourage women to take this path. So I started lobbying and I said that a man who hosts well is just fine. But a woman who presents well and hosts well is definitely better. Because she adds elegance and grace. To young women who want to get involved in this profession, she tells them to bring their personality. Above all, you shouldn't try to look like everyone else."

"The audience for this TV show is such that all artists dream of performing on it."

"I dream of playing wherever I am asked. Where the public calls for me. The question would be why the promoters took so long to invite me? But as they say everything is won in teams."

"It is a feeling of joy and pride. I didn't know that my music was appreciated in this part of Africa. Rwandans have contributed to the admiration of Africa having come from far. We'll be by their side to celebrate with them."

"To be honest I didn't know the concept but I admit that when my manager told me about it I said ‘okay’ because I trust him. And in addition I discovered professional promoters which is to be congratulated. The idea is to play old glories and living legends of African music according to my information."

"We need to set up relay camps because we’ve been getting away… We haven’t been doing no handoffs and no training, nothing. We just kind of come to competition and just kind of wing based on talent."

"I think it’s consistent, I have no special objective as I’m just working on the first 60m of my 100m for this summer."

"I'm going back to prepare in the United States and I'll come back stronger. This isn't the end of my career."

"I’ve never been African champion in the 100m, so it’s something I’ve always wanted to accomplish"