Angelique Kidjo's message: "In Africa, where I come from, music and
environment are inextricably linked. The arrival of rains and harvests,
the beauty and harshness of deserts, the splendour and fragility of our
coasts, the greatness and richness of our forests—are all passed down
from generation to generation through music. I grew up fetching water
from wells that were away, searching for firewood, learning to survive
during heatwaves and droughts. For me, a healthy environment is a basic
human right. As a musician and an African woman, I feel the
responsibility to convey this simple but powerful message to people all
over the world, one song at a time. And I call on my fellow artists to
join me in this endeavour so that we can make a real difference for our
generation and for those who will inherit our beautiful planet."
