Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

102 mins | Documentary | Sept. 6, 2008

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.

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

102 mins | Documentary | Sept. 6, 2008

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers 57th & Irving Productions, Groovy Griot, Little Monster Films
Original title Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Writers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Cast

Youssou N'Dour

as Self

Peter Gabriel

as Self

Moustapha Mbaye

as Self

Kabou Guèye

as Self

Fathi Salama

as Self