Nneka quotes

“I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people.”
-- Nneka

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“The cultural differences between Germany and Nigeria were extreme. The way they dress, the way they carry themselves, their religion. For two years I was overwhelmed.”
-- Nneka

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“I think I have become a very strong person. If you’re able to grow up in Nigeria and go through certain things, you’re able to tackle anything around the world because you’re able to live wherever, if you can survive in a city like Lagos or Warri or Niger Delta, as far as I’m concerned.”
-- Nneka

Source : "The Wrap Up" with Nonny Orakwue, www.mtv.co.uk. January 4, 2012.

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“I have stopped waiting on our leaders. We have been forced to fear the system. But unless we change our ways and the way we see each other, we won't move forward.”
-- Nneka

Source : Source: www.ebony.com

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“Listening to the type of music I grew up with, like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and experiencing different things and conditions and hardship, as well as the good times in Nigeria, has definitely carved me into who I am.”
-- Nneka

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“My heart's desire is to be recognised in Nigeria.”
-- Nneka

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“I don't want to be a big star. I just want to get my message across.”
-- Nneka

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“I am 100% there when I'm doing what I'm doing when I'm onstage and recording. I don't ever want to look back at any moment and say to myself that I felt uncomfortable with who I am.”
-- Nneka

Source : "Nneka: Neo-Soulful Voice of Nigeria". Interview with Ebony, www.ebony.com. June 24, 2015.

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“I have my own way to stay focused. I work out every day. I exercise. I swim. I meditate. I breathe.”
-- Nneka

Source : "Nneka: Neo-Soulful Voice of Nigeria". Interview with Ebony, www.ebony.com. June 24, 2015.

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“In Nigeria, if you say you're a singer, people say, 'So what? Everyone sings.' In Germany, my voice stood out more.”
-- Nneka

Source : "Singer Nneka tells world of love and injustice in Nigeria" by Isha Sesay, www.cnn.com. September 1, 2010.

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