Ms. Lauryn Hill Mixes Fela Kuti And 'Lost Ones' At Black Girls Rock! 2016
- Photo illustration by Aaron Leaf
Ms. Hill had the entire crowd on their feet as she sang the Miseducation classic over a "Zombie" beat from her live band. She was joined by Fela dancers. The end result was nothing short of spectacular. Watch the full performance here.
Of course, this isn't the first time Ms. Hill has paid respects to Fela. On a trip to Lagos last year the singer stopped by the New Afrika Shrine, where she was accompanied by Seun Kuti, Kunle Kuti, her daughter Sarah Marley and Fela! cast member Shakira Marshall. Okayafrica TV was there to capture the moment.
Check out some reactions on Twitter to Ms. Hill's Fela-inspired Black Girls Rock! performance below.
This has a little Fela inspiration to it. I dig it, Lauryn. #BlackGirlsRock
— Awesomely Luvvie (@Luvvie) April 6, 2016
Living for this Fela Kuti Shrine vibe to Lauryn Hill's performance #BlackGirlsRock2016 — Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) April 6, 2016
This Lauryn Hill performance is giving me Fela vibes. #BlackGirlsRockpic.twitter.com/8RoCqHaJIX
— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) April 6, 2016
Where do I find this Lauryn Hill x Fela beat remix of Lost Ones she's performing on #BlackGirlsRock2016??? #HELP — A M Y S A L L (@amy_sall) April 6, 2016
Lauryn Hill performing "Lost One" over a Fela beat is legendary...revolutionary...I will never forget this #BlackGirlsRock
— Tobore Oweh (@ToboreOweh) April 6, 2016
Yo she sampled Fela allllll though the performance, yes Lauryn Hill I was here for it. ????????????????????. #BlackGirlsRock — Precious (@praeshh) April 6, 2016
In my next life I wanna be a Fela Kuti-Egypt 80-esque dancer like the one on stage with Lauryn Hill. #BlackGirlsRock
— Cori Murray (@corimurray) April 6, 2016
Yasss Lauryn bringing FELA vibes! Mood: #BlackGirlsRockpic.twitter.com/KzSe2BafsY — Shauntell (@JustMeShauntell) April 6, 2016
S/o to Lauryn Hill for the Fela fusion & etighi dancing during her performance at #BlackGirlsRock2016. pic.twitter.com/0UJsplvWtV
— Okey Equipment (@EromoEgbejule) April 6, 2016