Recording artist Janelle Monae attends 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California Recording artist Solange Knowles speaks onstage during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California Singer Erykah Badu attends 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California Stage and event production design by April Luca of Gold Sky Productions. Photo by Joe Kohen. Recording artists Chloe Bailey (L) and Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle attend 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California Singer Erykah Badu performs onstage during 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California (L-R) DeWanda Wise, Keesha Sharp and Gabrielle Dennis attend 2017 Essence Black Women in Music at NeueHouse Hollywood on February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California

Essence Kicks off Grammy Weekend with 8th Annual Black Women in Music Event with Erykah Badu

Essence, the preeminent brand for African-American women, kicked off Grammy weekend with its 8th annual Black Women In Music Event. The 2017 Essence Black Women in Music event, sponsored by Lincoln and Absolut, featured special live performances from Erykah Badu and Tiwa Savage. Erykah Badu, whose debut album Baduizm celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The evening featured performances by honoree Badu, as well as Nigerian singer songwriter Tiwa Savage,

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