Ciara‘s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards may not have hit the right note, yet the 25 year old redeemed herself recently when she paid homage to her late idol while touring in Angola.
Check out Ms. Harris catch the Holy Ghost after the jump…
Say what you will about her, it’s hard to deny her talent. Of course, few can hold a match to the sheer brilliance that was Michael’s gift. Yet, with it being 2 years since his passing, it’s high time the masses start appreciating those who carry the torch for what he was all about as a performer. For, beyond the Ciara’s and Chris Brown‘s, I really can not see who is serving up performances such as the one above in the current musical climate.
Randomness: Ironically, the ‘Goodies’ singer recently signed to the King of Pop’s longtime recording home Epic.
57 COMMENTS
Marcus
July 28, 2011 at 1:21 pm
She MURDERED the footwork!
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TALENT + SOUL = KING BEY & QUEEN ADELE
July 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm
IJUST HOPE THAT HER NEW RECORD LABEL WILL GIVE HER MATERIAL THAT MADE CIARA, WELL, “CIARA!!!
SHE IS A EXTREMELY TALENTED ENTERTAINER
#WERRRK#
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TALENT + SOUL = KING BEY & QUEEN ADELE
July 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
AND THE FOOTEORK WAS *FUCKING* BRILLIANT!!!
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TWITTER.COM/ESSENCE_OF_SEAN
July 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
EWWW THIS WACK ASS BITCH NEEDS TO GIVE IT UP
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Royalkev
July 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Get it Cici! She’ll be right back, next time she drop she’s #winning!! …Boy that ass is krrrazzzy! this how they made me – ATL, baby!
http://thepagewithroyalkev.blogspot.com
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Dev
July 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm
It was alright…. I saw kids there so i dont know why she was skinning out
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Giovanni Dayevid
July 28, 2011 at 1:26 pm
There is not ONE artist out who is even CLOSE to the greatness of Michael Jackson. . . the only one I can think of is Janet Jackson.
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Beystanbish
July 28, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Ch…..
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Chillin
July 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Ciara is DEFINITELY talented with her moves..no female out there right now can touch her with precision.
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JJFAN1814
July 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Amazing!!!
As much skills this chick got, she needs to get her ish together!!!!!
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AHLIYON
July 28, 2011 at 1:31 pm
LOL CIARA IS BAD ASSSS when it comes to that stage iTell ya!!! MAMA KILT THAT! And shitted without even havign to do much chile! yes! show em how itz DONE!
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goddess adele stan
July 28, 2011 at 1:32 pm
OK. BUT WHY ANGOLA? THEY CAN’T BUY MUSIC. DO THEY HAVE CHARTS?
THIS ONLY SHOWS THAT SHE IS A FLOP NOW.
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Aloyisious Divo
July 28, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Okay, I thought she was about to KILL it by the way people made it seem… all she did was waked around and caught a forced holy ghost. I’m sorry but this is the reason why she doesn’t sell as well as some of her “rivals”. She thinks being a great performer is strictly about the dancing and movement and I’ve never seen her deliver an acceptable vocal performance. She it not the total package but I’m sure one day she will grow as an artist.
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Ki
July 28, 2011 at 1:35 pm
“I really can not see who is serving up performances such as the one above in the current musical climate.”
Is this a joke? That looked like a talent show event. She had a cool moment with the footwork but that was IT.
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I've always been a jayz groupie (queenbey)
July 28, 2011 at 1:37 pm
No shade……..
But Ciara is not all that……..ppl blow her up too much
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d
July 28, 2011 at 1:41 pm
it’s like when she dances i feel it. crazy
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Songbirdie
July 28, 2011 at 1:43 pm
If Ciara get her vocal RIGHT, she could be a force to reckon with because she’s a great performer!
And that foot work was beastie!!!
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Jeremai
July 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm
people hate way too much..she has talent so get over it!!! she will be on top once again u wait n see
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kody3x
July 28, 2011 at 1:46 pm
still happy as hell right now that chris brown is performing at the vmas leggo
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TWITTER.COM/ESSENCE_OF_SEAN
July 28, 2011 at 1:46 pm
DEAD@ CEDRIC STILL ACTING LIKE A HYPE MAN
MICHAEL JACKSON DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WHO CEDRIC WAS!
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GiftedSince92
July 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Ciara is just UGGHHHHH!!!! Fuckin AMAZING! I thank Micheal Jackson for inspiring my fav because she is truly gifted. Sam is right on the money. Regardless people think about Ciara there’s one thing they cannot fucking deny her talent. She’s snatching shit off the map without a label support and still #winning. Micheal, Janet, Ciara, Chris, Beyonce are the TRUE ENTERTAINERS. And by all means I feel Ciara is going to give what people have been unexpecting. Time will tell. Haters 1,2,3………..
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punch!
July 28, 2011 at 1:54 pm
yea she caught the holy ghost alright…
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ME
July 28, 2011 at 1:55 pm
i’m glad michael called her and expressed his love for her talent. i’s nothing like your idol acknowledging you. SHE’S AMAZING.
OH AND I’M HAPPY FOR CHRIS TOO. i still see C & C doing something amazing together in the future
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aisha aguilera keys
July 28, 2011 at 1:59 pm
It was ok. looks good in that pic.
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Cedric W.
July 28, 2011 at 2:03 pm
I think it was just an impromptu momemt…it wasnt overly rehearsed. so a random space filler. I think she just had fun with with. It wasnt awesome, but Ciara does deserve the hype the blogs like this give her…because she’s been bashed by the media for too long. I think if she changed choreographers & went back to 8 counts & stuff like that, it would work for her. We havent been getting a lot of choreography from her lately, just her vibing in videos…I want to see more choreography like in “Goodies”, “Oh”, “Get Up”, “Like A Boy” and “Go Girl”…and for those that call her a flop…whether an album flopped or not, you know her songs when they come on. And you CAN NOT deny her talent.
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YeaBey HATES KELLY'S FLOP STANS!
July 28, 2011 at 2:13 pm
GOOD FOR CICI !!!
THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MJ SONG!!!
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
July 28, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I’m SPEECHLESS.The footwork was INSANE and I already knew that Ciara was a breathtaking dancer, but what really impressed me about this tribute was that she didn’t try to make it all about her and she honored him with respect and that she didn’t TRY to copy him.She just let it flow.WOW!!
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lol
July 28, 2011 at 2:20 pm
“when all else fails sell sex and swaggerjack mj” that all im gonna say,her dancing was good
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
July 28, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Btw, she looks stanning 1,000x in the pic.GO GIRL!
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ASAP (As Sincere As Possible)
July 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm
@LOL I think you’re being too harsh, with all due respect.
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Malibu Barbie
July 28, 2011 at 2:22 pm
haters SHUT THE FUCK UP ” in my best LIL KIM voice” IF CIARA really wanted to give you MICHAEL JACKSON! she would slay so much MJ will tune in from heaven!
have several seats on the cold floor!
CIARA IS AN ENTERTAINER. the only female entertainers we have now are Beyonce and Ciara. THATS IT.
U BETTA PAY HOMAGE CIARA! this is who they shudda booked for the MJ tribute. her sitting down lookin cute was not cuttin it!
you betta give me footwork ciara! yasss!
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Malibu Barbie
July 28, 2011 at 2:25 pm
just like MJ ciara gave me fucking CHLLS! why isnt she performing at the damn VMA’S now we gotta watch nicki minaj’s stiff ass try and bust a move
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Dave
July 28, 2011 at 2:27 pm
@SONGBIRDIE She already got her vocals right. If u check the Miami performance she sang everythign live just like the studio. This time she was just a bit tired.
& for those who say she’s over-rated. She’s not, she is the s**t point blank. She didn’t have to do much to kill it. Everyone knows she’s the Queen of dance moves this generation.
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lisa
July 28, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I SAID IT ONCE AND I WILL SAY IT A MILLION TIMES, THERE IS NO ONE IN THIS BIZ CAN GET IT LIKE CIARA EVEN BEYONCE DON’T STAND A CHANGE WITH HER ON THE FLOOR, I WOULD PAY DOUBLE THE AMOUNT TO SEE HER GIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIKE THAT BECAUSE SHE IS WORTH THE MONEY AND NOW THAT SHE GOT A REAL LABEL TO BACK HER UP, SHE IS GOING TO BRING IT LIKE SHE NEVER DID BEFORE, PLEASE BELIEVE IT, YOU GO GIRL!
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I COULD CARE LESS, GOOD DAY & GOOD LUCK!
July 28, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Why wasn’t anyone cheering? LOL!
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SROC
July 28, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Ciara has alot of potential I hope this new situation with LA Reid works out for her. Shes not the best vocalist but shes good enough! You dont have to be the best vocalist. She can perform her ass off and beautiful. I think she needs to work with Jazzy Phae again.
Hit me on twitter http://www.twitter.com/srocmusic
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mobwife
July 28, 2011 at 3:07 pm
@Sam,
YOU BETTER PREACH!!
Ppl whined and complained when Chris tributed Michael in his “She Aint You” video but lets be honest, who else is carrying the flame? MJ gave 45 yrs to the game, the masses should always remember his lasting contribution music and dance! Kudos Cici!!
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mobwife
July 28, 2011 at 3:19 pm
@kody3x
July 28, 2011 at 1:46 pm
still happy as hell right now that chris brown is performing at the vmas leggo
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REALLY? YEAH 3X!! When did they announce this? Oh yeah let me go vote for Breezy…LOL
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2011/best-hip-hop-video/
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PopEater
July 28, 2011 at 3:36 pm
she okay. she’s a great dancer, can’t say she’s a great performer. She comes off too fake to me.
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kody3x
July 28, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@mobwife yeah he performing still hype right now tgj did a post on it earlier
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CURLY SUE
July 28, 2011 at 3:54 pm
SHE RUINED IT FOR ME WHEN SHE OPENED HER MOUTH.
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CiaraGotTheMoves
July 28, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Ciara’s performances ALWAYS slay. Say what you want about Ci but you can’t deny that she is talented and knows how to work a stage. #TeamCiara
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CiaraGotTheMoves
July 28, 2011 at 4:06 pm
….and @LOL you’re an idiot. First of all Ciara doesn’t have to swagger jack anybody because she is THAT great, and secondly she was paying homage to Michael Jackson so have several seats with that dumb ass comment
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pop royalty (I'm a rude Boy)
July 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm
WE NEED NEW MUSIC CIARA !!!
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kel's
July 28, 2011 at 5:06 pm
She doesn’t have “it”
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Brandt Hardin
July 28, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Michael’s death and life are surrounded by so much controversy even two years later. Our celebrity-worship goes too far in creating our own ideas of icons such as MJ, as to leave a warped dynasty of myth and legend. Who was The King of Pop beneath the different faces? Check out my surreal portrait of his changing looks in commemoration on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/06/in-memoriam-king-of-pop.html
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mobwife
July 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@Brandt Hardin
“Our celebrity-worship goes too far in creating our own ideas of icons such as MJ…”
What exactly are you trying to say? MJ was an icon there is nothing to create! MJ is a legend based on his work ethic and many years of excellence. This is not an idea or merely an opinion its a proven fact!
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mobwife
July 28, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@Kody3x,
I had to tap my happy feet on over to the MTV website and let them know how happy I am that Chris is performing! I guess “Fixed Noise” *cough* Fox News weren’t the only ones who observed the 20,000 plus ppl that came out Firday,July 15 to the Today Show’s Summer Concert Series just to see Chris perform 4 songs…LOL!
HATERS SIT ALL THE WAY DOWN!!
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Amer
July 28, 2011 at 7:08 pm
loveeee youuuuuuu <3
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July 28, 2011 at 10:13 pm
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THE LEGENDARY LACEFRONCE.
July 28, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Still a flop.
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Stacy
July 29, 2011 at 1:39 am
She’s amazing!
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YOOSONDALOOSE
July 29, 2011 at 5:47 am
WOW she is so good.
CIara is owning the stage!
Her tour is amazing, well done Ci!
A Comeback is definitely coming, she shows all her takent.
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Antonio
July 29, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I find it so fucking funny how people say her footwork is nothing special when there are only 5 other people who do what she just did: MJ, Janet, Usher, JT and CB. Her albums flopped, but every knows her songs, she’s irrelevant but the blogs, magazines and haters keep mentioning her and she can’t book a stage but she keeps on performing in the US and overseas in front of thousands of people. BTW, this concert had over 50,000 attendants. New label, new album, film roles, possible fashion line, charity work, Ciara is doing the damn thang and the haters are mad because she isn’t affected by them. Ya’ll can keep calling a man, flop and un-talented but she still makes millions of dollars a year, performs in front thousands of people and is featured in every major magazine and blog site pretty every week and ya’ll read the entire article too.
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nice_gurl
July 29, 2011 at 9:16 pm
The dancing was incredible. Her voice was a little off, probably tired, but it was still a great tribute.
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