I often reflect on my very fortunate journey. I was born and raised in Benin in a poor family in one of the poorest nations on Earth. Against all odds, I was able to achieve my dream. As a little girl I would sing in front of the mirror, and today I am fortunate to travel the world singing my music in the greatest of concert halls. It makes me wonder: How did I get this far?
A couple of years ago, a Canadian journalist went to Benin to film a documentary on my life and she interviewed my 85-year-old mother. Right away my mother told the journalist: “I taught Angelique everything she needed to know to be a singer.” My first reaction was to laugh loudly, but thinking it over, I realized she was absolutely right!
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