Essence Fest 2023

The Essence Music Festival of Culture was a huge success bringing in people from all over the globe to enjoy several days of Celebrating Black Excellence. Data News Weekly there to catch some of the sights and sounds of this amazing event!

This was truly an amazing and memorable Essence Fest, which has attracted thousands to the great City of New Orleans with about 250,000 in person annually says organizers of the festival.
Why it matters: New Orleans hosts Essence Fest each year, with the event being a “celebration of the contributions of the Black community through business, music, and more,” Essence organizers said in a statement.