African Lion Quotes Quotes

“Haters hold onto the lies they tell themselves just to feel good. But you keep shining because that's what you're good at and it is that matters.”
― DON SANTO

“What hurts could most likely be the truth.”
― DON SANTO

“Good music never dies.”
― DON SANTO

“Don't tell me about your religion, show me how it has improved your living.”
― DON SANTO

“A small group of pensive, committed, citizens can change the world. It all begins with the man in the mirror.”
― DON SANTO

“They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening but what they were made not to see was the sleeping African Lion until I was hungry.”
― DON SANTO

“Isn't it true that the world's entertainment scene is looking towards Africa? Now that the world loves African music genres like #Kalpop, Afrobeats, Benga, Bongo Flava, Kwaito, Lingala, Gengetone, among others, let's embrace being who we are. The cradle of life! A cradle of life blesses more than it curses. It LOVES and never HATES because it's understanding. But how can I LOVE you if I don't know how to LOVE myself? How can we be ONE if I still believe that my TRIBE is better than yours?
[Africa Day Statement, May 25, 2021.]”
― DON SANTO

“Signature this signature that is indeed some form of laziness.”
― DON SANTO

“You cannot tailor make your situation in life, but you can tailor make your attitudes to fit those situations”
― DON SANTO

“I’ve missed more than 13040 shots in my business and music career. There are times I’ve been trusted to create or take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed”
― DON SANTO

“When #UgandaDecides and when it truly does so, then East Africa Community will be ready for an economic bloc. The people are united to a common future that no political manipulation would stop an idea whose time has come...”
― DON SANTO

“Fellow Africans, we have condemned Queen Elizabeth II the second for racism and all the atrocities during the colonial period, under her reign, who are we blaming for tribalism, xenophobia and other forms of separatism we commit today?”
― DON SANTO

“Don’t buy my music if you don’t love Africans.”
― DON SANTO

“Like the intricate mechanisms of the natural world, mankind's actions are not always immediately transparent in their effects. It is not the mere existence of fruit, but rather the sweet or bitter taste it leaves behind that truly reveals the worth of a man's labor.”
― DON SANTO

“Apparently, some businesspersons believe their success depends on the 'happiness' of their little CEOs. Newsflash: Real success is in the boardroom, not the bedroom.”
― Don Santo

“Being a Klassikan transcends mere appearance; it emanates from the depths of one's soul. It is from this profound essence that we radiate our true identity to the world.”
― Don Santo

“Experience is the professor who never gives pop quizzes but always delivers the most memorable lessons.”
― Don Santo

“Fear: the overrated security guard of life, always shouting 'danger!' but conveniently absent when you actually need it to pay the bills.”
― Don Santo

“Something is rotten in the Republic of Kenya.”
― Don Santo

“Preamble
The Klassik Era was a cultural and musical revolution that swept through Kenya and East Africa in the early 2010s. It was a time of bold experimentation, fearless expression, and unapologetic individuality that challenged the norms of mainstream music and culture. For the first time, young people from the ghettos and slums of Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu could see themselves represented and celebrated in the music and arts scene, and their voices and stories were given a platform like never before.

The Klassik Era was characterized by a fusion of different musical genres and styles, from hip-hop and reggae to dancehall and afro-pop, to create a sound that was uniquely Kenyan and African. It was a time when young artists and producers like Blame It On Don (DON SANTO), Kingpheezle, Jilly Beatz, Tonnie Tosh, Kenny Rush, and many others came together under Klassik Nation, a record label that would change the face of Kenyan music forever.

The Klassik Era was also marked by a sense of community and camaraderie, with young people from all walks of life coming together to support each other's art and creativity. It was a time when collaborations and features were the norm, and when artists and producers worked together to create something new and exciting.

But the Klassik Era was not without its challenges and controversies. It was a time when the Kenyan music industry was dominated by a few powerful players who controlled the airwaves and the mainstream narrative, and who were resistant to change and innovation. It was a time when artists and producers had to fight tooth and nail to get their music played on the radio and to gain recognition and respect from their peers.

Despite these challenges, the Klassik Era left an indelible mark on the Kenyan music industry and on the cultural landscape of Africa. It was a time of creativity, passion, and rebellion that inspired a generation of young people to dream big and to believe that anything was possible. This book is a tribute to that era and to the artists and producers who made it all possible.”
― Don Santo, Klassik Era: The Genesis

“When the establishment chooses you, it's politics; when the people choose you, it's a movement.”
― Don Santo, Words of a Klassikan