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Home · 2019 ESSENCE Festival

ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 23 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year's Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture

From Missy Elliott, to Kofi Siriboe, to Michelle Obama to Pharrell, these were the most unforgettable ESSENCE Fest moments.
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
By Essence · Updated December 6, 2020

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?

01
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Makes Her ESSENCE Festival Debut
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
02
The Power Cast Brings The ESSENCE Fest Audience An Exclusive First Look At The Season 6 Trailer
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
03
Missy Elliott Puts On The Show Of A Lifetime
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
04
The 2020 Presidential Candidates Take The Stage
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
05
ESSENCE FEST 2019 – BEAUTY CARNIVAL – SATURDAY
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
06
Pharrell Joins His Mentor Teddy Riley Onstage For An Epic Performance
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
07
Marsai Martin Delivers A Word
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
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08
The Exonerated Five Enjoy The Festivities
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage
09
The First-Ever ESSENCE After Dark After Party Series Was The Move All Weekend Long
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
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10
The Trailblazer Of A Generation Mesmerizes The Crowd
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
11
The ESSENCE Fashion House Is Born
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
12
Jermaine Dupri Brings ATL To NOLA
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
13
Rotimi Serenades The Crowd
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
14
Kofi Siriboe Power Stage Tout Video
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
15
Ledisi And Luke James Pay Homage To A Music Legend
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
16
Jemele Hill Speaks Her Truth
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
17
Ginuwine Shuts It Down Twice In One Night
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
18
Indya Moore Makes ESSENCE Fest History
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
19
Normani Brings Her A Game For Her Festival Debut
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
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Essence E-Suite Helps Our Boss Ladies Take Things To The Next Level
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
21
Yung Miami Holds It Down
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
22
Frankie Beverly Receives A Deserving Honor
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images
23
The Inaugural ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum Sets The Stage For Greatness
ESSENCE Fest Flashback: The 25 Most Unforgettable Moments From The Year’s Biggest Celebration Of Black Culture
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