Little Simz Brings “Heart on Fire” to Colbert: Watch

Little Simz returned late last year with her fifth album, NO THANK YOU, and a companion short film of the same name. On Monday night, the British-Nigerian rapper sought to promote both releases with a late-night television appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Performing “Heart on Fire,” Little Simz was backed by an impressive collective boasting musicians from the Harlem Gospel Choir, the B String Quartet, and the Late Show Band. For her part, Little Simz spent a majority of the performance seated in a throne, rapping into a mirror. Watch the replay below.

Monday’s visit to the Late Show was Little Simz’s second high-profile television appearance in as many days. On Sunday, she performed “Heart on Fire” with Joan Armatrading at the 2023 BAFTAs.

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— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 19, 2023