“Melanin” tribute: Ciara celebrates being a woman of color in new song featuring Lupita Nyong’o, City Girls and La La Anthony

ABC/Mitch HaasethCiara celebrates being a woman of color in her new track, “Melanin,” which she debuted Friday, featuring Lupita Nyong’o, City Girls, La La Anthony and the song’s producer, Ester Dean.

“Hooked up with my girls @lupitanyongo @EsterDean @thegirljt @yungmiami305 @CityGirls and @LaLa to celebrate all my #Melanin Queens around the world,” the Grammy winner commented as she posted the track on Instagram. “This song is for you!” 

The track already has the approval of Ciara’s two-and-half-year old daughter, Sienna, aka Si Si.

“Si Si’s Jam #Melanin. Makes me feel something special every time I see her jamming to it,” the proud mother commented as she posted a clip of her daughter dancing to the song in a recording studio.

Ciara is hosting the