Part 8: https://youtu.be/qmMeTOfbHyI
Part 1: https://youtu.be/1aekkufodR0
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In this clip, Chaka Khan spoke to Luenell about being offered the role of Sophia in “The Color Purple,” which Oprah went on to play in the flim after Chaka essentially turned it down. She went on to speak about her experience playing Sofia on Broadway, which she likened to “slave labor,” as there would never be enough money to equal the amount of work. To hear more, including being in “The Blues Brothers,” hit the above clip.