The 2019 ESSENCE Fest celebration saw the Festival expand to its’ biggest footprint ever across the beloved city of New Orleans. As a result, the weekend brought us an endless number of amazing moments from across multiple experiences that will surely be remembered for years to come.
Scroll through to join us as we reminisce and highlight some of our favorite moments from the 25th anniversary ESSENCE Festival celebration. Which moments were your faves?
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Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Makes Her ESSENCE Festival Debut
02
The Power Cast Brings The ESSENCE Fest Audience An Exclusive First Look At The Season 6 Trailer
03
Missy Elliott Puts On The Show Of A Lifetime
04
The 2020 Presidential Candidates Take The Stage
05
ESSENCE FEST 2019 – BEAUTY CARNIVAL – SATURDAY
06
Pharrell Joins His Mentor Teddy Riley Onstage For An Epic Performance
07
Marsai Martin Delivers A Word
08
The Exonerated Five Enjoy The Festivities
09
The First-Ever ESSENCE After Dark After Party Series Was The Move All Weekend Long
10
The Trailblazer Of A Generation Mesmerizes The Crowd
11
The ESSENCE Fashion House Is Born
12
Jermaine Dupri Brings ATL To NOLA
13
Rotimi Serenades The Crowd
14
Kofi Siriboe Power Stage Tout Video
15
Ledisi And Luke James Pay Homage To A Music Legend
16
Jemele Hill Speaks Her Truth
17
Ginuwine Shuts It Down Twice In One Night
18
Indya Moore Makes ESSENCE Fest History
19
Normani Brings Her A Game For Her Festival Debut
20
Essence E-Suite Helps Our Boss Ladies Take Things To The Next Level
21
Yung Miami Holds It Down
22
Frankie Beverly Receives A Deserving Honor
23
The Inaugural ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum Sets The Stage For Greatness
