Known for her signature black and white wardrobe, pompadour hair, playful dance moves, and interesting eyewear choices, Janelle Monae has been announced as the next face of CoverGirl. The 26-year-old singer, whose music is influenced by everyone from David Bowie to Jimi Hendrix to Judy Garland(and is beloved by Michelle Obama) joins a lineup of easy, breezy, beautiful celebs who’ve shilled for the decades-old brand.

Furthermore, we’re pleased to note that Janelle is just the next in a long line of African American women to rep CoverGirl. Tyra Banks, Queen Latifah and Rihanna have all been named faces of the brand.

Tags: African American, CoverGirl, David Bowie, Gafas, Janelle Monae, Jimi Hendrix, Judy Garland, Michelle Obama, Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Toronto, Tyra Banks

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