It is the 20th anniversary of the miseducation – that’s alarming for two reasons.  One, it makes you feel old, and two – who else has done what Lauryn did in those 20 years since?

It’s a shame Lauryn hasn’t blessed us with more music since then – she’s been otherwise engaged with having kids and going to prison – but this is her time to shine and show the world she’s still got it.

While she may well still have it, you had to look through squinted eyes (and probably rose-tinted specs) at the Manchester Arena on 29th November to see it.

Around an hour late on stage – so much improved timekeeping from earlier dates in France and Scotland, maybe she upgraded her watch – it meant the last song was performed with the arena’s house lights on and in front of the half of the audience who weren’t relying on the last train home.

Lauryn would have sent the fans home ecstatic by simply turning up on time and playing the famous album all the way through.  Instead we were ‘treated’ to rearranged tracks that were clumsy and difficult to engage with.

It’s not often (if at all) that a musical legend is born off one solo album (and one incredible Fugees offering of course) and still can tour that album 20 years later.  It’s rare for an artist to be able to sing and rap to the level and ability of Lauryn Hill.

It was clear she still had the talent, the vocals and flow was still there.  Although she seemed to struggle with the on stage monitors throughout and the sound quality in the arena was not great it has to be said.

But all that can (just about) be forgiven when you realise you are watching and listening to a legend, R&B royalty, and from one album two decades ago.

Lauryn Hill comes across as a diva, is that a lack of respect for the audience?  Who knows, but who cares, she’s still got it and it was an honour to see it.  Might be the last chance you get.