Q&A: MS. LAURYN HILL ON THE DIASPORA CALLING! FESTIVAL IN THE UK, THE FUGEES’ LEGACY AND D’ANGELO

On October 19, 2023, Ms. Lauryn Hill closed her 25th‑anniversary tour of "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" in New York before stepping into London’s Piccadilly Circus to launch a new project. She and Fugees’ Wyclef Jean stood before a crowd as an animated short film, curated by Hill and created by Lauren Halsey, lit up the Piccadilly Lights, celebrating African diaspora culture. Minutes later Hill joined the Associated Press for a live interview, teasing her first Diaspora Calling festival in the UK.

Hill said the crowd was "captivated" and "surreal," while Jean added that "the love was felt. It was amazing." The short film showcased heroes and symbols of the global African diaspora. The upcoming festival will be hosted by Dave Chappelle, feature performers such as Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs and Fireboy DML, and will take place at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, marking the event’s tenth anniversary since its inaugural Brooklyn edition.

Diaspora Calling, first launched in Brooklyn, aims to celebrate community, culture, music and art of the African diaspora; the UK debut extends its reach and honors a decade of its growth.

• Hill performed her 25th‑anniversary tour in New York before a London pre‑show event featuring a diaspora‑themed animated film.
• She announced the Diaspora Calling festival’s first UK run at The National Bowl, hosted by Dave Chappelle and slated for Friday.
• The lineup includes Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML, among other artists, marking the festival’s 10‑year milestone.

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