Erykah Badu as the guardian angel, Lady, and Frank Langella as the headmaster of Tommy's school.

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Badu has lovely eyes that convey reams of information without her saying a word.

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His fragile daughter, Rose (yes, her name is Rose Rose), is played by singer Erykah Badu.

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Emmanuel Agyemang Badu grabbed the first on 39 minutes, converting from a Mubarak Wakaso attempt on goal.

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Malouma Mint El Maidah, Ella Fitzgerald, Miriam Makeba, Billie Holliday, Dimi Mint Abba, Aretha Franklin and Eryka Badu are her vocalists of reference.

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The mainstream press has taken notice, too, drawing attention to Glasper's hip-hop-inflected rhythms and his associations with artists such as Mos Def, Common, Q-Tip and Erykah Badu.

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