Naijagal

Today Naijagal celebrates the 35th birthday of the simply gorgeous and super talented, Aaliyah!!! Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979 in the heart of Brooklyn, NY and had the making of a diva from an early age being influenced by her mother Diane, who is also a singer. When Aaliyah turned 10 years old, she appeared on the hit talent competition show, Star Search, where she sang the song “My Funny Valentine” and often performed with her aunt the legendary, Gladys Knight. As a teenager, music continued to call her name and she signed to her uncle’s label, Blackground Records and Jive Records, where she released her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number. She released the singles, “Back & Forth” featuring her mentor and fellow singer, R.Kelly, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” and “At Your Best (You Are Love).” She pioneered the fashion style of girls wearing baggy clothes and it is still a look that could be seen by all races around the world.