A NINETIES chart topper, 55 has barely aged a day as she performed in hotpants and a corset, 25 years after her smash hit – but can you guess who she is?

The singer appeared in a TikTok video where she was filmed dancing and singing on stage by her daughter.

A nineties chart topper, 55 has barely aged a day as she performed in hotpants and a corset, 25 years after her smash hit – but can you guess who she is? Credit: Tiktok/@imaniimusic
The singer appeared in a TikTok video where she was filmed dancing and singing on stage by her daughter Credit: Tiktok/@imaniimusic

The R&B star looked incredible on stage in thigh boots, corset and matching hot pants as she belted out her famous tune.

Previously, she appeared in a television commercial with legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald for KFC when she was just nine years old.

At the age of just 11-years-old, she competed in the hit US talent series Star Search which helped to launch the careers of huge stars like Britney SpearsChristina AguileraUsher and Destiny’s Child.

The singer released her first album, Discovery in 1987, produced when she was just 14-years-old, and it gave her two top 10 R&B hits.

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She’s best known for the hit song, I Love Your Smile which went to the top five in 12 territories worldwide Credit: Tiktok/@imaniimusic
Her proud daughter posted the video clip as she said enjoyed the performance Credit: Tiktok/@imaniimusic

She later signed with the famous Motown records in 1991, where she achieved mainstream success.

She’s best known for the hit song, I Love Your Smile which went to the top five in 12 territories worldwide and made the top 10 in 22 countries.

If you haven’t guessed already – it is pop legend Shanice – and her daughter Imani lovingly posted the video clip.

She captioned the video: “Watching my mom perform never gets old.”

Singer Shanice signed with the famous Motown records in 1991, where she achieved mainstream success Credit: Getty
The singer released her first album, Discovery in 1987 and it gave her two top 10 R&B hits. Credit: Getty
Shanice’s 1993 song Saving Forever for You reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart Credit: Getty
Imani said that watching her mom perform never gets old Credit: Getty

Fans flocked to comment and one wrote: “My favourite song ever!”

Another said: “Shanice I love Your smile hits harder because I do Love Her Smile.”

A third added: “Soundtrack to my childhood.”

While a fourth said: “I freaking love your mom!!! I’m 52 and she’s been on my Playlist for 32 of those years!!! She’s amazing!!! So cool she’s your mom!!”

The singer was also known for her wide beaming smile Credit: Getty
Her voice has also been heard on several iconic film soundtracks including Eddie Murphy‘s Boomeran Credit: Getty

Shanice’s 1993 song Saving Forever for You reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

In 1999 she went onto release When I Close My Eyes which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard hot 100.

Her voice has also been heard on several iconic film soundtracks including Eddie Murphy‘s Boomerang, The Meteor Man as well as Disney’s 1995 classic Pocahontas.

Her voice can also be heard in the backing vocals of Toni Braxton‘s smash hit, Un-Break My Heart.

Shanice married actor and comedian Flex Alexander in February 2000.

As well as sharing their daughter, Imani, the couple also have a son called Elijah Alexander Knox.

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