Photos by Misengabo E. Kapuadi

Steve Wasira and Busie Matsiko of All for Africa introducing the film ‘Youssou N’Dour: I bring what I Love’ before the screening at the premiere on June 12, 2009 at the Paris Theater in New York.

All For Africa works with communities in Africa secure long-term sustainable revenues for community level initiatives in health, education, clean water, micro-financing, community development and skills training.

Here’s Busie speaking before the screening began.

The film is about Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour and the making of his Grammy Award-winning album “Egypt” and its divisive aftermath back home as the forces of conservative and moderate Islam contend to interpret it.

Film’s Director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Grammy Award winning artist and the star of the film Youssou N’Dour

Youssou N’Dour and the Director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi during the post-screening Q&A session

Youssou N’Dour answering a question from the audience during the post-screening Q&A session

Questions were taken from the audience during the film’s post-screening Q&A session

Youssou N’Dour and the Director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi received much applause from the audience

Busie and Youssou N’Dour after the Q&A session

After the screening, the group headed over to the Club AfroPop experience at the Pierre Hotel Lounge on 2 East 61st Street. This event was hosted by All for Africa’s community partner AfroPop Worldwide

Special thanks to everyone who made the film’s premiere a great success.

‘I bring What I love’  continues showing in theaters in New York City at the Paris theater, Village East Cinema and BAM Rose Cinema. For more information and other cities release date visit the film’s official site at www.ibringwhatilove.com