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I changed my name when we became aware of the African revolution and the whole question of our African roots.

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.

People used to call me names, so my mom had this beautiful African lady come talk to me.

I first met Solange at a party for her gorgeous and inspiring website, Saint Heron. I'd already had so many phases of listening exclusively to 2012's 'True' and admired her activism and radiant style.

I really wanted people just to get to know Solange on my first album, just to establish Solange's sound, just to establish Solange's personality.

My African heritage is a part of reggae music roots, and the concept is that the album, 'Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life' is a tribute to roots reggae music. The fruit is what blossoms into different colors and shades, but the root has to stand predominant.

My African roots made me what I am today. They're the reason I exist at all.

People wonder why I love Africa so much. I say this is where I was born and raised. My roots are in Africa; that's were I developed.

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionately intrigued by 'Africa,' by the word itself, by its flora and fauna, its topographical diversity and grandeur; but above all else, by the sheer variety of the colors of its people, from tan and sepia to jet and ebony.

I am of the African race, and in the colour which is natural to them of the deepest dye; and it is under a sense of the most profound gratitude to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.