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Mamman Shata
8 quotes
“I ventured into music out of childish exuberance; I didn't inherit it from my parents. I took a long time singing without collecting a penny and even if I was given money, it was other praise singers who would collect it. I only started collecting money when I made music a career.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing, virtually nothing! This is because it is always business as usual, the usual drumming and singing stuff which I do every day.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no gathering, no matter the calibre of audience, that intimidates me because there is no gathering I have not witnessed.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing has ever intimidated me regarding singing; in fact, I scare people away instead.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I did not inherit it from my father and therefore will not decide the future of my children.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am not interested in having any of my children as a musician. I don't want that, but if anyone insists, I will have no option than to let him.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They are musicians and I am also a musician; therefore we bear the same name.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Some of them imitate my songs but I wouldn't say they are my boys unless they want to be referred to as such.”
Mamman Shata (1923–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source