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Nobel Peace Concert [Video]

 

December 18, 2011 by I Am Ayo  

On December 11th, talented Hollywood actresses Helen Mirren and Rosario Dawson hosted the 18th annual Nobel Peace Concert in Oslo, Norway, held to honour the Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

This year artists Janelle Monáe, Jill Scott, Angélique Kidjo, David Gray, Ellie Goulding and Evanescence were invited to perform some of their best known hits in honor of recipients Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Roberta Gbowee and Tawakel Karman. Below is footage of the incredible Janelle Monáe performing ”Cold War,” “Tightrope” and a special rendition of the Jackson 5 classic “I Want You Back.”

Watch: Janelle Monáe perform “I Want You Back”

Watch: Janelle Monáe perform “Cold War”

Watch: Janelle Monáe perform ”Tightrope”

[via OkayPlayer]