When Sinead O’Connor Made Her U.S. TV Debut On “Letterman” Performing “Mandinka”

On September 7, 1988, Sinead O’Connor made a striking US network television debut on Late Night with David Letterman, performing her breakout hit “Mandinka” from her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. Her fierce energy and raw talent stunned audiences, setting her place as THE new voice in music.