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“I've always said it's really important to give back and I try my best to give back what my people have given me.”

Source: Interview with Highsnobiety (c. 2020)

Context Talking to Highsnobiety about his links with Bambali, he said he goes back to the village after every season.

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Sadio ManéSenegal · b. 1992
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