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Who Run The World? GIRLS!

Celebrating the awesomeness of Women all across the world.

BBC 1Xtra gives flowers to the women of the world on 2026's International Women's Day. We know it's IWD every day. Just ask Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Mya, P!nk, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, Lizzo, Eve, Amry J Blige, Mariah, Whitney. Just a few of the QUEENS on this episode.

Happy International Women's Day to those who celebrate.

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Music Played

  • Beyoncé

    Run The World (Girls)

  • Lizzo

    Good As Hell

    • Nice Life/Atlantic.

  • Lauryn Hill

    Doo Wop (That Thing)

    • Doo Wop/That Thing.
    • Columbia.

  • Destiny’s Child

    Independent Women, Part I

    • Independent Women Part 1.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Jill Scott

    Golden

    • Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2.
    • Hidden Beach.
    • 3.

  • Eve

    Who's That Girl?

    • Who's That Girl?.
    • Interscope.
    • 1.

  • Missy Elliott

    Work It

    • Under Construction.
    • Elektra.
    • 4.

  • Lil’ Kim

    Not Tonight [Remix] (feat. Angie Martinez, Missy Elliott & Da Brat)

  • Mary J. Blige

    Just Fine

    • Geffen Records.

  • Nicki Minaj

    Fly (feat. Rihanna)

    • Cash Money Records.

  • Mariah Carey

    Fantasy

    • Fantasy.
    • Columbia.

  • Ciara

    Goodies (feat. Petey Pablo)

    • Goodies.
    • La Face Records.

  • Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa & P!nk

    Lady Marmalade

    • Interscope.

  • Kelis

    Trick Me

    • Trick Me.
    • Virgin.

  • Queen Latifah / Monie Love

    Ladies First

    • Tommy Boy Music, LLC.

  • Aretha Franklin

    Respect

    • WSM/BMG.

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