Davido, Nasty C, VanJess, Vanessa Mdee, Sauti Sol & More to Perform at Essence Fest 2019
This year's lineup is 🔥.
The Essence Fest line up has just been announced, and it features some of our favorite artists from the continent.
The annual summer festival takes place on 4th of July weekend in New Orleans, and is one of the largest black festivals in the nation. This festival will celebrate its 25th year in 2019, with 25 experiences throughout the weekend.
Nigerian megastarDavido, who recently set a major record for Nigerian pop with his hit single "Fall"is set to perform during this year's festival. Sibling R&B duo VanJess will also be performing.
Representing for Tanzania is Vanessa Mdee.Kenyan pop group Sauti Sol are also slated for a performance at this year's festival. Representing for South Africa are Nasty C, Amanda Black and actress Celeste Ntuli.
Headlining the festival is none other than Missy Elliott, who will be joined by R&B legend Mary J. Blige. The lineup also includes Nas, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Anthony Hamilton, H.E.R. and many more. This year's festival will honor soul legend Franky Beverly.
Essence Fest takes place at the New Orleans Superdome from July 4-7. Check out the full line-up below.
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