As we reported here, the 2020 Essence Fest – which originally boasted Pop megastars Janet Jackson and Bruno Mars as headliners – was cancelled due to the global health crisis.
However, much like with the BET Awards, the event’s organizers still assembled some of Black music’s best and brightest to carry the show forward virtually.
Creating a cultural event that featured musical performances, entertainment, and empowerment series, this year’s fest featured names like Patti Labelle, Ledisi, India.Arie, PJ Morton, Tamela Mann, The Clark Sisters, Erica Campbell, Kierra Sheard, and many more.
Have you missed any of the action from the last two weekends? No worries; we’ve got you covered.
PJ Morton
Patti Labelle
Erica Campbell
Kierra Sheard
The Walls Group
Bell Biv Devoe
Clark Sisters
Tamela Mann
Tye Tribbett
Anita Wilson
Fred Hammond
Ledisi
India.Arie