I was never your average artist, happy to do whatever the record company told me.

I've always done pretty well for myself here in the U.K., but I was never going to be content being a big fish in a small pond.

I've played in Detroit so many times; the only thing I can say is that the crowd has been very responsive to me. They've always shown a lot of love.

I love making friends, I love talking to people, I love having a great time, and I love to see people have fun.

Birdman is probably one of the most intelligent music moguls out there.

The thing about touring is you get to see the world, man.

I don't actually believe in the 2012 Mayan theory at all, but I thought it would be a really dope thing to write about.

Songwriters, we're always looking for new concepts, fresh concepts, and there are only so many ways you can talk about partying, really.

I'm never a believer in going back in anything. You move forward, so that's my whole mentality, you make moves to go forward not back.

Longevity trumps everything.

I'd be making a fool of myself if I thought I was a rapper.

You should be able to do you. That's what differentiates an artist from a singer.

I love watching programs about Discovery Channel and just reading New Scientist, and all that kind of stuff. Im just fascinated by it.

I wanted to save people's lives. I wanted to do something good in this world.

I'm not going to lie, I am a bit of a party animal.

I don't mind if we play ugly and win, as long as we win.

Education from six-year-old to 14 is compulsory in Nigeria, but the simple fact is that a lack of resources, coupled with peoples' inability to afford books and uniforms mean the reality for millions of Nigerian children is a life without education.

Leaving the stage would pave the way for younger players to come up too.

I've trained my whole life to be a winner and if I know two things it's that to be the best takes passion and persistence.

Preparing well for a tournament sometimes is not enough to win it as you also need a lot of luck in order to win.

I have been following the Premier League very closely because once you have been a footballer you have an affinity with the game.

I realized at a very young age that I had a gift to do special things with the ball.

I think I maximised my opportunity at Bolton, changing the mindset of the people from when I arrived till the time I left.

I love showing off my skills on the pitch. You can make opposing players look stupid.

Messi and Ronaldo have dominated world football for a decade and, given the nature of football, at a certain point the baton will have to pass to someone else. I think Neymar has a great chance of filling that role.

Nigerian footballers who have played in Russia improved their ability here.

I can't play football forever, I am not a greedy person.

Well of course, as a fan I think I'd love to see Neymar play.

The way I learnt to play was to go out there and enjoy myself. I never thought I'd play professionally.

It's always good to have more than one player who can take free-kicks or penalties.

I pray a lot and it has helped me throughout my whole career to stay calm and focused.

I often come across Russians and they're all interested in football.

Aboutrika has done well with Egypt, winning the Nations Cup in Ghana, as well as helping Ahly win the Champions League for a record sixth time.

I think sometimes players must have a wake-up call before they realise they are back in African football.

I always ask God if it is his will, and if so, then let it be. Whatever comes out of it I will accept it. That's the message I got and that's why I'm here at Hull.

My faith comes before anything. It has also taught me to respect and admire people for what they are and who they are.

People in Nigeria weren't happy that I went to Qatar. They said 'why did you go there of all places?' They missed watching me on television but sometimes you have to think about yourself and your future as well.

I am very competitive.

I believe that it is not worth it to train from Monday to Friday just to have 20 minutes on the pitch or sit on the bench on Saturday.

I think the way I played, I would have suited Sundowns.

Well, I think sometimes I am brutally honest.

You can come up with whatever tactics you want as a coach but if you don't have the tools to execute you will struggle, and if you don't have willing players that are ready to commit to the cause than you will struggle.

I think it's always easier to sit on the outside and act as if you have the best solution.

There always be rumours. That is also part of the game because it is a global game and a massive business.

I knew I was in charge when with the ball. But on the toughest defenders I faced, I would say that my African brothers were the ones. We have the same mentality and thought the same way. Osei Kuffour was the toughest of them all.

My biggest opponent was 'me.'

How can you be a giant of the sport when you are not consistent?

Football is a show and you have to enjoy what you are doing.

Maputo is a difficult place to play.

I know there are millions of football fans who love this game, but can see the world outside it.