Legendary Singer, 72, Looks Years Younger Than Her Age in Sheer Beaded Jumpsuit for London Performance
is still proudly strutting her stuff!
The legendary soul singer, 72, appeared at the Pride In London 2025 parade in Central London, England, on Saturday, July 5, looking years younger than her age in a daring ensemble fit for a funk diva.
For the event, the Queen of Funk flaunted her curvy figure by slipping into a sheer black long-sleeved jumpsuit with micro-beading throughout. Underneath, the outfit revealed a matching bodysuit, while the songstress paired the look with complimenting rhinestone-covered boots.
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Chaka's signature voluminous and textured fiery red-colored tresses were styled middle-parted and worn down her back.
In fan-captured footage, she could be seen gliding across the stage, glittering with every movement as the light caught her, putting on a dazzling display. The music icon performed a collection of hits for the enthusiastic crowd, including "I'm Every Woman," "Ain't Nobody," and more.
One person in the comment section of a short YouTube clip confirmed, "She look[s] and sounds great"—a fact that continues to ring true for the singer, if rave reviews from supporters in response to her performances over the past few weeks are anything to go by.
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