As an artist and activist, JanelleMonae's main message was positivity and acceptance at MIFestival
Monáe's inclusive, Afrofuturism-enriched set at the fest on July 4 immediately followed a gathering in Manchester's Cathedral Gardens envisioned by Yoko Ono called"," in which thousands gathered in the square to ring bells in unison, led by Ono on giant screens. With the peace bells cascading across the city, the ringing seemed to manifest Monáe across town on stage in a swirl of purple smoke.
Then, she launched into a career-spanning set that dove deep into her celebratoryBelow, experience all the highlights from Monáe's dazzling set at Manchester International Festival.Monáe emerged like a Terminator sent from the future with clear shade glasses denoting her as"JANE-57821," referencing her futuristic alter-ego Cindi Mayweather's android number.
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