Janelle Monae opens the Oscars with a show-stopping, statement performance

Janelle Monae opens the Oscars with an electric nod to black history and female directors

Having recently recovered from mercury poisoning, the performer wowed in the exhausting, colourful medley that was meant to reference this year's nominations as well as a poignant nod to Black History Month.

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