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An iconic place of worship has reopened their doors. Pharrell Williams and Angélique Kidjo recently performed at the Notre-Dame Cathedral’s reopening.

As spotted on The Grio the popular Parisian attraction is now back open to the public. On April, 5 2019 a fire broke out on the roof of the Notre-Dame de Paris. Unfortunately, by the time the fire was extinguished the ceiling suffered severe structural damage. Since then locals and tourists alike have had to find another cathedral to attend mass. Thankfully, the church received over $800 million dollars in donations which went to the restoration efforts. Five years later it finally reopened on Dec. 7.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, Notre-Dame de Paris hosted a special ceremony with over 2,500 people in attendance. Not only was President-elect Donald Trump there but U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and Prince William of Britain several other world leaders. African opera singer Pretty Yende opened the affair with a roaring rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Angélique Kidjo also took to the stage with her song “Jerusalema.” Pharrell Williams was a surprise performer and took the stage with the 70 person Voices of Fire choir to bring his hit anthem “Happy” to life.
You can see Pharrell Williams perform at Notre-Dame below.