Okayafrica TV: Angélique Kidjo x The Roots at The Holiday Jam

Okayafrica TV: Angélique Kidjo x The Roots at The Holiday Jam

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Benin's own Angélique Kidjo took the stage at the Okayplayer Holiday Jam at Brooklyn Bowl as one of several acts reppin' the Okayafrica side of things. Africa's premiere diva showcased her incredible chops as The Roots threw down an interpolation of Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up." Jump here for LargeUp fam's re-cap of Shaggy and Patra. Watch the Angélique live clip above, and stay tuned for a whole bunch more from the jam.

Video shot and edited by Jay Sprogell.

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