figure as she attended a ceremony on Thursday in Atlanta designating May 5 as ‘Strength of a Woman Day’ in honor of the legendary singer.
Blige, 51, flashed her abs in a brown patterned criss-cross top and matching high-waisted trousers.
Giving the look a pop of bold color, she slipped her feet into a pair of peach open-toe heels.
Honoree: Mary J. Blige cut a stylish figure as she attended a ceremony on Thursday in Atlanta designating May 5 as ‘Strength of a Woman Day’ in honor of the legendary singer
Blige, who wore her honey toned tresses in gorgeous voluminous curls, eagerly raised a glass to those in attendance for Thursday’s ceremony.
She accessorized with big, white hoop earrings and fastened two strands of pearls around her neck.
At the event, Atlanta city officials named May 5 as ‘Strength of a Woman Day’ in honor of Blige.
2 Chainz and Kandi Burruss attended the ceremony on Thursday night while City Council member Keisha Sean Waites presented her with the honor, according to TMZ.
Stunning: The singer-songwriter, 51, flashed her abs in a brown patterned criss-cross top and matching high-waisted trousers
Pop of color: Giving the look a pop of bold color, Blige slipped her feet into a pair of peach open-toe heels
Very own day: At the event, Atlanta city officials named May 5 as ‘Strength of a Woman Day’ in honor of Blige
The name is reference to Blige’s 2017 album and her upcoming Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit this weekend.
A number of powerful female artists including Chaka Khan, City Girls and Ella Mai will perform at the three day long event.
The day in Blige’s honor is just the latest in a string of professional successes for the Family Affair singer.
Big festival this weekend: The name is reference to Blige’s 2017 album of the same name and her upcoming Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit this weekend
Tremendous year already: The day in Blige’s honor is just the latest in a string of professional successes for the Family Affair singer
One of the biggest stages in the world: She performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar (pictured with 50 Cent)
She performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar.
Her 14th studio album titled Good Morning Gorgeous came out the same month.
Blige will also received the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15 which her longtime friend Diddy will host.
Another album on the discography: Her 14th studio album titled Good Morning Gorgeous came out the same month
