Nneka famous quotes

05-05-2025

I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people.
-- Nneka

#People #Today #Benefits
The cultural differences between Germany and Nigeria were extreme. The way they dress, the way they carry themselves, their religion. For two years I was overwhelmed.
-- Nneka

#Years #Two #Differences
I think I have become a very strong person. If youâ€™re able to grow up in Nigeria and go through certain things, youâ€™re able to tackle anything around the world because youâ€™re able to live wherever, if you can survive in a city like Lagos or Warri or Niger Delta, as far as Iâ€™m concerned.
-- Nneka

#Strong #Growing Up #Thinking
I have stopped waiting on our leaders. We have been forced to fear the system. But unless we change our ways and the way we see each other, we won't move forward.
-- Nneka

#Moving #Leader #Waiting
Listening to the type of music I grew up with, like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and experiencing different things and conditions and hardship, as well as the good times in Nigeria, has definitely carved me into who I am.
-- Nneka

#Kings #Who I Am #Listening
My heart's desire is to be recognised in Nigeria.
-- Nneka

#Heart #Desire #My Heart
I don't want to be a big star. I just want to get my message across.
-- Nneka

#Stars #Want #Messages
I am 100% there when I'm doing what I'm doing when I'm onstage and recording. I don't ever want to look back at any moment and say to myself that I felt uncomfortable with who I am.
-- Nneka

#Who I Am #Looks #Want
I have my own way to stay focused. I work out every day. I exercise. I swim. I meditate. I breathe.
-- Nneka

#Exercise #Work Out #Swim
In Nigeria, if you say you're a singer, people say, 'So what? Everyone sings.' In Germany, my voice stood out more.
-- Nneka

#Voice #People #Germany

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