Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
2008-09-06


8
102 min

Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.

Cast

Name Character Team
Youssou N'Dour Self Unowned
Peter Gabriel Self Unowned
Moustapha Mbaye Self Unowned
Kabou Guèye Self Unowned
Fathi Salama Self Unowned