Erykah Abi Wright ( born Erica Abi Wright ; February 26 , 1971 ) , better known by her stage name Erykah Badu ( \ / ˈɛrɨkə bɑːˈduː \ / ) , is an American singer-songwriter , record producer , activist , and actress .
Erica Abi Wright ( born February 26 , 1971 ) , better known by her stage name Erykah Badu ( how to say : \ / ˈɛrɨkə bɑːˈduː \ / ) , is an American singer-songwriter , record producer , and actress .