This year, one of America’s biggest music festivals will be celebrating 25 years of moving the culture forward. This week, they have announced the musical acts on their lineup to help them celebrate.
The 2019 Essence Festival will feature headlining performances by over 80 musicians, including Nas, Pharrell, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, and more! Joining the massive lineup are South Africa’s own entertainers, Tellaman, Nasty C, Amanda Black, as well as Celeste Ntuli.
The festival is to take place between the 4th and 7th of July in New Orleans, Louisiana.
????JUST ANNOUNCED: #EssenceFest has been moving the culture forward for 25 amazing years and this year, we're setting the bar even higher. The 2019 lineup will literally be on another level. Grab your tickets now at https://t.co/vbIWDycsWY. More acts to be announced. pic.twitter.com/Y86EFTNqX1
— ESSENCE Festival (@essencefest) February 25, 2019
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