Anyone who knows me knows I’ve always been a huge Aaliayh fan. I watched her from the beginning and was always attracted to her charm and amazing talent. Today is the 9 year anniversary of her death (August 25, 2010). Today we celebrate her beautiful life and the legacy she left behind in the music industry.

Aaliayah touched my heart with her kindness and amazing personality. When I started designing back in college at Rutgers University, I made a special piece in her honor. This was in 2005.

Here are some of my favorite videos from Aaliyah aka “Babygirl”.

I had the amazing opportunity to meet Aaliyah’s choreographer, Fatima Robinson, last week in Soho. A really great experience.

RIP Aaliyah. Thankyou for all that you gave this world during your time here. You are forever in my heart.
xoxo Joy Adaeze