This summer, the Essence Festival of Culture is taking centre stage in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Thursday 30 June to Sunday 3 July.
Global soca icons Kes the Band and Machel Montano have been billed to perform on Friday 1 July. Headliner Nicki Minaj and supporting acts Beenie Man and Mickey Guyton will thrill the crowd with performances on the same day as well.
Other headlining artists for this year include: Kevin Hart, Janet Jackson, New Edition, The Isley Brothers, The Roots & Friends, Summer Walker, Jazmine Sullivan and, D-Nice & Friends Sponsors for this year’s festival include Coca-Cola, AT&T, Ford and Black & Positively Golden.
To learn more about the Festival and to buy tickets, visit the Essence website.