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… — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
In Africa, there is much confusion.... Before, there was no radio, or other forms of communication.... Now, in Africa ... the government talks, people talk, the police talk, the people don't know anymore. They aren't free. — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
I have to protect my family and have a life with them that is completely private. — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
I don't want to see that two-tier Senegal, that two-tier Africa, when you have those at the top and those at the bottom, people… — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
I really want to bring the message of love that is Islam to people; bring something new to that familiar face. — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
Politics is politics; art is art. If you play a political role, you have to stop being an artist. — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
I think that Sufism fits all over the world. The concept is not anything that fits standard Western ideas - it's always related to… — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
Malaria kills and its main victims are children and women. We can stop this scourge so people can live with dignity and go to… — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
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… — Youssou N'Dour Copy Share Image
