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What Angelique Kidjo said about making music for politics
Grammy-Award winning Beninese artist, Angelique Kidjo, has opened up on her choice to not make music for politicians.
While speaking on the Female Poets Society podcast, Kidjo explained the reason behind her choice, stating that some songs lose relevance after regime change.
She further explained that her decision came from an advice her father gave to her, noting that political songs are often time bound.
“My father always used to say to us, especially to me as a singer, do not write music for any political party because they come and they go. And once they’re gone, you go with it. Write your music with your opinions, be free writing your music. Don’t be sold to somebody because therefore, you don’t become the voice of the people anymore. You become the voice of the power. And when that power shifted, you’re off the window,” she stated.