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Guess the ESSENCE Festival Performer

It's that time of year again! The ESSENCE Festival is upon us. Besides Prince, do you know everyone that's performing this year? From the mainstage to the Super Lounges? Put your knowledge to the test and guess these performers.
By Yolanda Sangweni · June 24, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Guess Who?

We’ll be “living life like it’s Golden” when this Philadelphia R&B diva takes the stage.

02
Jill Scott

Jilly from Philly performs at the Superdome mainstage on Saturday, July 5.

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03
Guess Who?

This veteran R&B singer is lovingly referred to as “Uncle.”

04
Charlie Wilson

“Uncle Charlie” will perform on the mainstage on Sunday, July 6.

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05
Guess Who?

An ESSENCE Festival veteran, this R&B singer with a signature sound, has performed on the mainstage over 12 times.

06
Mary J. Blige

The one and only Mary J. Blige performs on the mainstage on Saturday, July 5.

07
Guess Who?

This gospel and pop singer will have us all singing “Say Yes.”

08
Michelle Williams

Williams performs at the CoverGirl Super Lounge on Saturday, July 5.

09
Guess Who?

This Queensbridge rapper celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album this year.

10
Nas

Nas kicks off the festivities at the “Now Playing” concert at ESSENCE Festival on Thursday, July 3.

11
Guess Who?

We hope this Texas-born R&B singer picks from her “Apple Tree” at the ESSENCE Festival. 

12
Erykah Badu

The “analog girl in a digital world” will perform on the ESSENCE Festival stage, Saturday, July 5.

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13
Guess Who?

This ESSENCE cover girl and New Orleans native recently released an album called The Truth.

14
Ledisi

Ledisi hits the Superdome mainstage on Saturday, July 5.

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15
Guess Who?

This Bronx, New York trio will leave us “Weak” and singing “I’m So Into You.”

16
SWV

SWV takes the Super Lounge stage on Saturday, July 5.

17
Guess Who?

This Philly soul girl with powerhouse vocals is back to performing after a brief retirement from the music industry.

18
Jazmine Sullivan

Sullivan joins Nas, Trey Songz, and more, at the “Now Playing” concert at ESSENCE Festival on Thursday, July 3.

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19
Guess Who?

Expect this British expat to sing about her “American Boy.”

20
Estelle

Estelle will perform at the CoverGirl Super Lounge on Friday, July 4.

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21
Guess Who?

We’ll be screaming “O.P.P.” when this New Jersey rap trio hits the stage.

22
Naughty By Nature

Naughty By Nature takes the stage at the Verizon Super Lounge on Friday, July 4.

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23
Guess Who?

Prince has personally picked this Kansas City native to perform her brand of intergalactic soul at the ESSENCE Festival.

24
Janelle Monae

Monae will join Prince on the Superdome mainstage on Friday, July 4. More info here. 

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25
Guess Who?

This singer was once part of a ’90s R&B duo that gave us classics like “Tell Me” and “Baby Luv.”

26
Amel Larrieux
Amel Larrieux
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27
Guess Who?

This R&B diva, new mom and reality star earned two Grammy nods for her song, “Love and War” earlier this year.

28
Tamar Braxton

Braxton hits the mainstage on Sunday, July 6th. Click here for more info.

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