Fana Hues might have been the opening act for Lucky Daye’s The Algorithm Tour, but for many, she stole the show.
R&B singer and songwriter Fana Subira Hughes, known professionally as Fana Hues, graced the stage at HISTORY on July 31 with poise and confidence that perfectly complemented her modern yet classy look.
Sporting long brown hair and a striking black-and-white jersey dress with a prominent “T” at the centre, she kept her ensemble simple with white sneakers and gold jewellery, creating a look that was both understated and elegant.
She kicked off the night with the song “Sweet Like” from her third and latest album Moth, that set the vibe for the rest of the evening.
Like her look, she dominated the stage with a minimal vibe as she sang her popular songs with only her guitarist, Stephanie Chow, who deserves a special shoutout for absolutely killing it.
While Lucky Daye’s performance was paired with visuals in the background, Hues delivered a dreamy and powerful performance with just the music, and the stage lights.
At first, the audience seemed unsure of what to expect from Hues, but by the end of her opening song, everyone was engaged, swaying to her voice and dance moves.
Her set continued with “BAD Bad” from her second album flora + fana, but it was her third song, “Paper Tigers,” that truly ignited the crowd.
Having only discovered the artist a week before attending her concert, Hues struck me as a fusion of SZA, H.E.R., and Daniel Caesar all in one artist.
At the concert, Hues expertly balanced her setlist with alternating upbeat and soulful tracks, moving from “Fall in Line” to “Lay Up.”
It was heartwarming and cute to see so many couples in the crowd embrace each other and sway along with her soulful songs.
Finally, Hues saved the best for last with her song “Rental,” where she showed off her dance moves to the peppy song and actively engaged with the audience, encouraging them to cheer for Lucky Daye at the end.
She was the perfect hype girl for the main act, and the audience was there for it!
It is safe to say that I went to the concert for Lucky Daye but left as a Fana Hues stan, and she is currently my go-to artist for a chill night in with a glass of wine.
