DOCUMENTARY . 2008 . 1h 42m . 8.0/10

Youssou N'Dour: 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.

Starring Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Moustapha Mbaye
8.0/10
Rating
1h 42m
Runtime
2008
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Youssou N'Dour stars as Self in Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love.
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Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
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 Afri...
Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

CAST (5)

Youssou N'Dour
Youssou N'Dour
Self
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Self
MM
Moustapha Mbaye
Self
KG
Kabou Guèye
Self
FS
Fathi Salama
Self

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Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
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Rating
8.0/10 (2 votes)

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What is Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love about?
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.
How long is Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love?
Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love?
The cast of Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love includes Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Moustapha Mbaye, Kabou Guèye, Fathi Salama.
What is the rating of Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love?
Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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