When Keke Wyatt grabs a microphone, church is officially in session! The R&B powerhouse gave NeNe Leakes a birthday gift that money can’t buy at NeNe’s birthday celebration, delivering a show-stopping performance of Patti LaBelle’s classic “If Only You Knew” that had the whole room on its feet — and FreddyO was there to catch it all.
NeNe has been celebrating her milestone 50th birthday in true Linnethia fashion — fabulous, over the top and surrounded by family, friends and Atlanta’s finest. And what is a Leakes party without a moment? Keke provided just that. From the very first note she took the room to church, running up and down the scale with the kind of effortless vocals that remind you she is truly one of the most gifted singers of her generation.
“If Only You Knew” is sacred ground — Ms. Patti made it a standard back in 1983 — and plenty of singers have tried and failed to do it justice. But Keke didn’t just sing it, she testified through it. Every run was precise, every high note soared, and by the end of the song NeNe was beaming like the proud birthday queen she is. This is exactly why Keke’s live performances are the stuff of legend around Atlanta.
With NeNe back holding her peach on this season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Keke continuing to bless stages all over the country, these two ladies are showing everybody exactly how you celebrate a milestone in style. Happy birthday, NeNe — and Keke, the people are still waiting on that new music!
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