Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Yoruba Goddess, Oshun; Here’s What People Think

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#Lemonade is much more than many people expected.

While the album is dominating conversations on media and still on every entertainment headline, discerning folks have been quick to notice that Beyoncé channeled Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of water, fertility, love, sensuality.

Beyonce in Lemonade. Credit: Marshable

Beyonce in Lemonade. Credit: Marshable

Dressed in a layered marigold dress by Roberto Cavalli, the famous singer struck the identical look to an artwork portraying the Yoruba goddess, and has since been turning heads especially for bringing a lot of Nigerian heritage into this important project.

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Recall that we earlier reported that the singer also featured the works of Nigerian artist Laolu Sebanjo and designer Maki Oh in the epic visual album.

And so, what are folks saying about the tribute to the Yoruba goddess?

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