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
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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
The All-New ESSENCE Wellness House Feeds The Mind, Body And Soul
14
Patti LaBelle Gives The ESSENCE Fest Audience A Vocal Treat
15
Rotimi Serenades The Crowd
16
Kofi Siriboe Power Stage Tout Video
17
Ledisi And Luke James Pay Homage To A Music Legend
18
Jemele Hill Speaks Her Truth
19
Ginuwine Shuts It Down Twice In One Night
20
Indya Moore Makes ESSENCE Fest History
21
Common Leaves A Lasting Mark On A Milestone Celebration
22
Normani Brings Her A Game For Her Festival Debut
23
Essence E-Suite Helps Our Boss Ladies Take Things To The Next Level
24
Yung Miami Holds It Down
25
Frankie Beverly Receives A Deserving Honor
26
The Inaugural ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum Sets The Stage For Greatness
