Closing out the UK leg of her My Ego Told Me To Tour, Leigh-Anne played London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum and brought a show of high energy excellence and a true celebration of this era. Bringing the album to life was an experience and a half from the moments she appeared at the top of the Staircase before making her way to the stage, which she shared with her band members and sole female dancer. It is very apparent that she is not shy, nor is she new to being on stage.

Drawing on R&B, Dancehall & her Caribbean heritage, she showcased on the album the blend and mix of sounds that translated perfectly on stage; the vocals were sharp and on point, and the emotional intensity of the songs was firmly on display. The emotional moments that came through in some of the tracks, mixed with the fiery intensity of others, really brought the words and feelings she poured into the album to life in a way that felt so real and raw.

Standout moments included a special appearance by her husband and twins, who came on stage behind a screen protecting their privacy for the second-to-last song, “Heaven,” which was written about the two. As well as “Dead and Gone,” which really brought to life what felt like a different kind of Leigh-Anne, accompanied by a recording of her X-Factor Audition, it was a brief moment of history about who she was then and, more importantly, who she is now. One thing Leigh-Anne will never not display is the love she has for her fans or her Leigons, as they are known, and so them joining her on stage for the “Tight Up” & “Friends” dance segment was a special moment for the select few that were chosen on stage, one of which included the viral sensation who brought Tinashe’s “Nasty” dance to life.

That moment and the show as a whole were very strong, offering and once again solidifying where Leigh-Anne sits in her artistry, bringing to life the essence of her ego and pouring it out on the stage, was really a sight to see. The stage that was set with a few window screens some of which were shattered, and all masked with caution tape labelled My Ego Told Me To,  the lighting moved between shades of green and red, the dancer dressed in an identical outfit to Leigh-Anne’s, except in black, and the band played the instruments and brought to life the sounds of the album. Overall, the show felt like a real warning to those out there: this is a different Leigh-Anne, and she is somebody to watch out for.