Cleopatra | What happened and where are they now?

[@CleoHiggins]

Hey beautiful. Yonah just shared this to me! Just wanted to thank you for your support and love in this post. There really is a whole lot that we as a group and individuals have negatively endured throughout but still here and still creating promoting #girlpower #womanpower #blackgirlmagic and #belivinginyou I spent 5 years performing Michael Jackson Thriller Live in theatre amongst other iconic shows but stopped to focus on my recording career. COVID has prevented a lot however it gave me the time to finally have the vocal operation and rest that I needed. I'm officially back in the studio and will be coming through very soon. Thank you again for all of your time and research on "killapatra" 😅🤣 sorry, I had to, it's the cutest thing. In fact the girls and I are used to that. In Japan they pronounce as "cooreeopatoa" and in Italy "Clayopatra" and so on.... It's fine 💖👊🏾 don't watch the haters, we embrace the hate and love an accent, just part of a culture 👑💐 Much love, light and darkness (yin-yang) stay balanced. Blessings. Cleopatra Higgins.

[@Sephsaysso]

@Cleopatra Madonna Higgins OMG!! ❤️❤️ I honestly cannot believe that the video has gotten to you, your sisters and your mother! I'm blown away! It was no problem at all. I really enjoyed putting the video together and learning more about the group and as well as you all individually! Thank you so much for the comment and I am very humbled that you liked the video! I must admit my pronunciations have always gotten the better of me lol! Thank you for the update and may you all continue to shine and thrive especially after Covid! Stay blessed and balanced. With love Sephsaysso❤️💐💐💐

[@CleoHiggins]

@@Sephsaysso 💖👑 you're a great sport hun, we very much appreciate you x

[@nmemassive]

Hey @Sephsaysso, thank you for making this video & thank you @Cleopatra Madonna Higgins for your reply. It was me who shared this video with Yonah early this morning & she replied back to me thanking me saying that the video was very informative & that it brought back memories of accolades & achievements she had forgotten. I have been a Cleopatra fan since 1998 when I first saw "Cleopatra's Theme" on BET - a fun music video about 3 beautiful girls with long braids singing about music dreams, dancing, jumping on beds & disturbing their mother & neighbour lol. My mother had dropped the premium channels from the cable package so I wasn't able to get the Disney Channel so I used to go to my cousin's house to see things with Cleopatra since my uncle & aunt had premium channels with the Disney Channel included. The first thing I saw was the cruise ship shows they did. I have family in the U.K. so when I travelled to the U.K. on summer vacation in 1998, I got the full Cleopatra experience as well as the Spice Girls mania experience too. I would buy Top Of The Pops magazines & other magazines with Cleopatra & Spice Girls while I purchased my Sonic The Hedgehog comics & Cadbury Flakes. It was so hard to get Cleopatra content over in the U.S. & upon my summer visit to the U.K. in 2000 I was introduced to "Come & Get Me" & their second album "Steppin' Out". The last time I saw Cleopatra America side again was on BET performing "You Got It" on John Salley's show. I was also not aware that they had a TV show or anything like that. Thanks to KZbin, I am able to see all of these wonderful things Cleopatra did. I am learning more & more about Cleopatra as new content is uploaded. My favourite Cleopatra songs are "Questions & Jealousy" & "Who's Your Woman", "Don't Suffer In Silence", "Life Ain't Easy", "Come & Get Me", "The Bird Song" & some others. Some of these are songs I am currently trying to learn how to play on piano by ear. "Questions & Jealousy" is a song that speaks to me the most because as detailed in this video, Cleopatra did receive a lot of hate & jealousy from people. It is sad because I am learning that most of this hate was motivated by racism by others. The details of that reality show they were on are shocking & I am so sorry to hear that Cleo & Yonah had to deal with that. I can relate because I have endured much hate & jealousy from others due to me being talented & introverted. I play piano & have covered many different songs from different artists on piano - including "Cleopatra's Theme" in videos for my KZbin page that have gotten many views from across international lines. As a result of the viral views I received from the 50 songs I covered on piano (check out the compilation video of these piano covers at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIXWpKJ5qJelb6s) , I now do music production. I love music & after nearly being killed doing it in a face slashing incident 11 years ago after me & 3 friends were targeted for a gang initiation (by people who we didn't know) & attacked after a gig we did in Harlem, New York City, I almost gave up on it completely. However I didn't & Cleopatra has been an inspiration for me keeping me inspired & motivated because I did "suffer in silence" for a while following the face slashing incident (I had left New York City & moved to Antigua in the Caribbean due to our attackers being caught & released on bail & still running the streets at large). Cleopatra's songs speak to me & I appreciate the deep lyrics & songs they have made because their music has touched my life on many levels & has helped carry me through the hard times.

[@Sephsaysso]

Hey @NMEMITV Thank you so so much for sharing the video with Yonah and thank you so much for sharing your story! I am very sorry to hear about your horrific attack! At the same time, it is totally inspiring to hear that despite the fact you were on the brink of giving up, Cleopatra motivated you to keep going and you are now in music production! Thank you again! 💙

[@christine1962ful]

@@Sephsaysso Absolutely 💯❤

[@lally4869]

These girls should have been so much bigger! They are so talented. I hope to see more of them in the future.

[@hitmaniaatlantic7314]

They didn't sell their bodies, and no one wanted to promote them for their talent. Instead, they kept their morality.

[@luluah1198]

@@hitmaniaatlantic7314 oh yes my girls said cleopatra and I started singing their first song. So I looked their old top of pops performance. And I told my girls looks this is from back in the day when people actually wore clothes , and had talent

[@AlmostHeaven89]

Thank you so much for making this, I looooved them as a kid in the US ! They were on Disney Channel doing a concert and I was obsessed! At 32 I found myself wondering about them!

[@Sephsaysso]

@ BlondeRoast No worries at all! Glad you enjoyed!

[@christine1962ful]

Thank you for taking time to put this together. You have honoured the ladies with the due respect they deserve. A fantastic job indeed! Stay sweet and keep the faith...Mamapatra ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

[@Sephsaysso]

@christine1962ful OMG!! Mamapatra ❤️💜💛 I am honestly shocked that the video has gotten to you and your daughters! Thank you so so much for the lovely comment! I am very humbled! I wanted to at least try and give Cleopatra the flowers they deserve💐💐💐 They were a huge part of my childhood! Thank you again! With love and blessings... Sephsaysso 💜💖💙💚

[@rjaymac1242]

I loved your daughters! All the way from Pensacola, Florida...the 1st album (tape) that I bought with my own money...i was 12. lol

[@cherishoneal9108]

I remember seeing cleopatra on Saturday morning breaks on the WB.

[@fideispears]

The second album is so underrated! I just discovered it earlier this year and Come & Get Me has become my most listened to song this year! 💛

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Fidei Spears Totally agree, it such a shame as I think it would've done great had it been pushed! Come & Get Me is a really good song 💖

[@RareunreleasedMusicss]

100% agree!

[@bentoth6377]

Met them at a record signing for come and get me at a hmv store in Wolverhampton. Was a big fan in my childhood, used to watch their show at my nans house and had the debut album on cassette!...that second album had so much potential.

[@0711jsanders]

I was obsessed. Listen that Disney cruise performance was my jam lol

[@starlettetwinkles6933]

Cleopatra coming atcha, the bird song, and I want you back were prob my top three fav songs of theirs!

[@jerramaurice7836]

Cleopatra and Spice Girls were the best British girl group and living legends

[@Phierecephairy]

CANADA HERE I LOVED LOVED CLEOPATRA AND TO THIS DAY STILL BOP TO THEY'RE HITS

[@Sephsaysso]

@Phierce Phairy Hey Canada! 😊

[@Phierecephairy]

@@Sephsaysso how u doing UK

[@princessamani]

This was so good! You did RESEARCH great job

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Soluna Records Thank you so much x

[@pumpkinpepsi]

Omg! You made a video on Cleopatra! I thought I was the only one who remembered them 😍 I named my cat Cleopatra when I was 12 😁

[@DarkLadyJade]

I remember them and their songs, they were featured on the Disney Channel. I didn't know they're from the UK.

[@indigobrum]

These girls are my cousins 😂😂

[@eddiethiik6267]

Love it when we a decently researched blast from the past of a people who made an impact in the past. I recently was going through memory lane, looking at popular icons and their journeys from Ruff Ryders to Eternal. As good as this one is, why do I keep hearing Kiler-patra instead of Cleopatra 🤦🏿. Anywho, keep it up.

[@faeriegraver]

I remember when they debuted, they were all a few years older than me. I thought they were all so cool and pretty. I remember thinking Zainam was one of the beautiful people I'd ever seen, she made me want to wear goggles on my head! I saw Cleo on The Voice and was really excited. She really showed how talented she is. I didn't know anything about the tabloids stirring up BS but I'm not surprised. I really hope her chances of winning were not affected, as she really deserved to. I didn't know anything about Cleo and Yonah on Coach Trip. My heart sank as you explained. They definitely deserved and still deserve more, as both a group and individuals. I hope more success comes their way, they all have incredible voices.

[@justjaydance]

Great video!! I’m interviewing them next week on my Instagram LIVE if you’re about! I agree totally about coach trip... they were VERY excluded from everyone! Wasn’t fair at all! Xx

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Just Jay Dance Thank you so much! I would love to join the Instagram Live next week! Please let me know the time you're scheduled to go live and if I'm around I will join! Thank you for the invite!

[@temimakinde2377]

Omg I can’t believe I forgot about these women - they were one my faves! Thanx for this informative trip down memory lane! #NewSubscriber 💖

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Temi Makinde No worries at all! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome 💜

[@Tim_Shu]

Love Cleopatra, remember blasting them when I was a kid in New Zealand 😂 so cool

[@appleadventure]

Really informative! Loved them growing up!

[@Sephsaysso]

@ appleadventure Thank you so much! Same here, especially their TV show!

[@nehsangbong7259]

That was my jam back in the day

[@henrykgaszka84]

Stepping out is a brill album !

[@henrykgaszka84]

Love you to do a video on fierce and fya x

[@ElisiasEvolution]

Great video!!enjoyed there music in the 90's

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Elisia's Evolution Thank you so much 💜

[@michaelh5593]

Such a well presented and put together peice...Loved your comments on celebrity coach trip,For me there was a clear elephant in the room, But you kept it professional and didn't say it.

[@Sephsaysso]

@ Michael Hudson Thank you so much!

[@CamillaDrakenborg]

Definitely on my playlist back in my teen years, here in Sweden! :)

[@CleopatraTelevision]

Hey. i’ve had that tune « love was made for us » for a very long long time since 2005 I think. I had it before the « feelin like this single ». There were talks in labels at the time for various major artists to cover it (Leona Lewis was the one that could have given this song justice aside of Cleo), but finally it didn’t make the cut. 🙂

[@Sephsaysso]

@CleopatraTelevision Thank you for the extra piece of information! Very much appreciated! 😊

[@jackw84]

why cant u say Cleopatra? love this band ❤️

[@chrissystewart6268]

I love Cleopatra 🇬🇧 I was wondering why I haven't heard from them

[@Sailor-Alpha]

i remember cleopatra comin at ya lol

[@officiallyspmc1307]

Killa-patra ??

[@elena_4683]

I heard her say that too 🤣

[@officiallyspmc1307]

I couldn't watch it to the end it was annoying me lol 😂😂😂

[@americanlady4584]

♥️🤣🤣🤣

[@neniaemm6127]

Literally scrolled down to see if I was the only one hearing this 🤣

[@scharitabruurmijn5285]

I hoped she just misspoke but it kept goiing smh

[@renatafnedab3003]

Why am I hearing her say chilopatra?

[@starrgurl6603]

I remember them being called Cleopatra ZYC. Was that only in Canada?

[@Complexanxiety]

I must admit I’ve talk to Cleo a few times.

[@YungEmperor305]

Fr? That’s lit bro, when did u talk to her was it through social media or sum

[@mayena]

Off topic does anyone remember a young (mid to late teens/15-19?) female pop-r&b singer, I think she was 'mixed race'. I think her title of song went something like 'This Is My Whole Love Story' or 'My Love Story'? it was either originally released in 2001 or 2003 the music was mainly filmed in the Excel Centre in London, England.

[@sjm8998]

Possibly Hinda Hicks hun? 🤞

[@Realdeal21282]

Lisa roxanne - love story :)

[@xxdean87xxdeadbydaylight91]

I went to school with one of the sisters before they was famous but they wasn't the first black successful girlband of the 90s, eternal was, Cleopatra came later in 1998 eternal came in 1993

[@leshellthomas7905]

They are from Jamaica.

[@imnotacat3798]

Would the first black Major U.K. girl group technically be Eternal? I know they started off as mixed but they were all black when Louise left in 95

[@Sephsaysso]

@ I'm Not A Cat To be honest, I would say that Eternal were a mixed group when they first started out in 1992 because although the majority of the group were black woman, Louise is white and to say that they were the first black major UK girl group would disregard the fact that Louise was part of the group and had been there from the beginning. I am aware that the group had major success after Louise left, but they also had success whilst she was in the group as well. Whereas with Cleopatra, they arrived on the scene as a black girl group, hence why I said that they were the first UK girl group in the 90s.

[@Queenweezy]

Why she saying KILLA patra ?

[@mayena]

Do they have any brothers?.

[@Sephsaysso]

@mayena I don't think they do.

[@pussycatlover6522]

DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW LENNY RICHARD PLEASE?

[@stephanparker4623]

Their name is pronounced CLEOpatra, not KILOpatra. Just FYI, no disrepect.

[@patriciapanther]

Yep, I knew I heard her call them Kilopatra throughout the whole video 😂

[@faebrowne2537]

The last I heard they were called 'Cleopatra ' not 'Killer Patra' and they were from Moss Side, Manchester not Moorside. I appreciate the trouble you have made putting this together but please, you can do better.

[@stevenmurray5715]

Leona Lewis's run lol...snow patrol will not be happy.

[@bollywoodfashionblog1319]

Good effort but you wasted too much time on that coach trip debacle, editing that bit out would have made this video so much shorter and probably gotten you a lot more views

[@supden12]

[@peterhigginsson9875]

Eternal was mostly black . Cos of louise they don't count? don't get this "first black" thing. It's american and means nothing

[@lindajanet]

Killa-patra? Girl......

[@Sephsaysso]

@lindajanet Unfortunately I can't pronounce all words and names and Cleopatra happens to be one of them!

[@kimble90126]

Lol

[@amji7868]

No they weren’t ! Eternal were !

[@supden12]