“In black Africa, one does not strike, one does not express, one walks ...” — Yannick Noah Quote

“In black Africa, one does not strike, one does not express, one walks right.”

“When one sings, one does not speak about the problems of the every day. One speaks about the things which inspire us, which helped us.”

“I did not support any more New York. I lived 10 years there, and after September 11, I felt very European. I did not share the opinion of people in the street, who were deeply influenced by what they heard in the media.”

“I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life.”

“Americans easily forget that the air they breathe is the same as those in Europe or Africa or Asia; it's the same air as Jesus breathed. I would like them to remember that connection.”

“The way forward for Africa is investment.”