Ciara and her daughter Sienna look like they mean business!

While on the red carpet for The Connie Orlando Foundation‘s Black Women in Music Dinner event at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles, the mom-daughter duo wore matching monochrome suit and tie outfits. The 8-year-old styled her hair in curly pigtails, while her mom wore a loose half-up, half-down style.

The duo held hands and smiled for the cameras at the event while confident Sienna even posed for a solo shot with her hands on her hips.

Ciara and Sienna spoke exclusively to PEOPLE while on the red carpet, where Sienna revealed her favorite things about her superstar mom. “She’s very sweet, very funny, and very fun,” the tween explained.

“I think it always feels good to feel love and to be amongst my peers and women that I also admire,” Ciara said, when asked about what it meant to be one of the honorees. “It’s very inspiring, so I’m happy to be here.”

It was a big night for the “Ectasy” singer, 39, who was set to be honored alongside Sylvia Rhone, June Ambrose, Phylicia Fant, DJ Kiss, and Flo Ngala, for their contributions to music and their impact on popular culture. 

Ciara shares daughters Sienna and Amora, and son Win with husband Russell Wilson. The “Body Party” singer is also a mother to her son, Future Zahir, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, rapper Future. 

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In April, Ciara and Wilson, 36, threw the ultimate Wicked-themed party for their daughter’s 8th birthday. For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp.

And the lucky birthday girl received an unforgettable FaceTime call from the one and only Cynthia Erivo, who played the adult Elphaba in the movie Wicked to mark her big day. She sang her famous final note of “Defying Gravity,” the song that concludes Wicked: Part One, as captured in Ciara’s Instagram video of the special moment.

“Wicked Birthday for our Princess Sienna! The Big 8! Sienna, you are beyond amazing and the sweetest daughter anyone could ask for,” Ciara wrote when she shared photos of the event on Instagram.

“You have the biggest heart, and it feels our heart with joy to see how much your family and friends love you!” Ciara continued. “The love, confidence, and excellence you radiate makes everyone feel like they’re Defying Gravity! Happy Birthday SiSi! @DangeRussWilson and I love you so much!..And @CynthiaErivo you are beyond!🧙‍♀️🎂.”