The Essence of it all…

The 27th Essence Festival of Culture is back live and in person in The Big Easy June 30 through July 3, 2022.

Celebrating to the theme, “It’s The Black Joy For Me” will be headliners Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Kevin Hart.

Also on tap to perform are powerhouse performers New Edition, The Isley Brothers, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, The Roots & Friends and D-Nice & Friends, Essence Communications Inc. said in a news release.

It’s been two years since Essence Fest, birthed in the Crescent City, has physically graced the city because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are excited to welcome the family back live to New Orleans and thrilled to connect with more of our diasporic family through new digital experiences,” Essence CEO Caroline Wanga said in the announcement.

“Whether it be those that have three years of outfits reflective of the Festival tradition that was disrupted by the pandemic, or those who will have their inaugural Festival experience in 2022 , all are invited to immerse in the crown jewel of culture known as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture,” she continued.

Considered to be “the world’s largest celebration of Black women, culture and communities,” the Fest, in addition to concerts, include programming on networking, finance, career, wellness, fashion, beauty and more.

For tickets and more information, visit www.essence.com/es-sence-fetival-2022.

This article originally published in the March 7, 2022 print edition of The Louisiana Weekly newspaper.