The 2021 Essence Festival of Culture has announced a star-studded lineup that includes Jazmine Sullivan and DJ Khaled.
The festival will also feature performances by Ne-Yo, Tank, Michelle Williams, Kirk Franklin, and Davido.
The festival’s interactive sessions will showcase leading voices throughout the two weekends, including Mary J. Blige, Angela Yee, Adrienne Bailon, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Tracy G. , Tiana Major9, Big Freedia, Miss Lawrence and Jesseca Dupart.
Incorporating virtual for the second year in light of the pandemic, this year’s event will live up to its theme of “Live Loud.”
The festival will stream on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com over two weekends – June 25-27 and July 2-4.
“The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, now the largest festival in the nation by per day attendance, is an unparalleled convening and celebration of global Black culture and continues to have even deeper impact on our communities via our expanded focus on economic inclusion, cultural ownership and community development,” said Latraviette Smith-Wilson, ESSENCE Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer.
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