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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has been confirmed as one of the major acts for the 2025 edition of the Essence Festival of Culture, set to hold in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The announcement was made in a recent update on X (formerly Twitter) by the festival organisers, revealing a star-studded lineup that also includes Boyz II Men, Maxwell, Nas, Master P, Summer Walker, The Isley Brothers, and GloRilla.
Essence Festival, which began in 1995 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine, has since grown into one of the largest annual celebrations of African-American culture. The festival, hosted by the iconic US lifestyle publication founded in 1970, features music, storytelling, art, and community empowerment, all with a focus on the Black experience.
One of the special highlights of this year’s edition is a segment titled “Essence Flowers,” curated by Jermaine Dupri. The tribute will honour legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who died in November 2024.
In the announcement post, organisers teased fans with a playful tone: “We know. You were refreshing our feed. You were texting the group chat like, ‘They better not play with us this year.’ The first wave of the lineup is here. Boyz II Men. Davido. Maxwell. Master P. GloRilla. The Isley Brothers. Nas. Summer Walker.”
They added: “Jermaine Dupri presents an ‘ESSENCE Flowers’ tribute to Quincy Jones. And that’s just the beginning. You know we love a surprise. Text your people. Lock in your PTO. Get your tickets. We’ll see you in New Orleans.”
The 2025 festival will run from July 4 to 6, promising three days of unforgettable performances, tributes, and cultural experiences.
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