Raphael Saadiq - Ask of You

Raphael Saadiq performs his classic hit 'Ask of You.'

Andra Day - Rise Up

Audra Day sings a soulful rendition of her song 'Rise Up.'

Amanda Black - Power

All the way from South Africa, Amanda Black and her live band joins the ESSENCE stage to perform 'Power.'

Sauti Sol - Brighter Days

Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol gives a vibrant, soulful performance of their single, 'Brighter Days.'

Bell Biv Devoe

That girl is poison! Bell Biv Devoe take us back in time with a live performance of a few of their classic hits.

Doug E. Fresh

Teach me how to Dougie! Doug E. Fresh gets us hype as he brings us into his world with a classic beatbox and live performance from his home.

Ledisi

R&B singer Ledisi dazzles us with 'Anything for You' and a soulful version of the classic song 'Change Gonna Come.'

India.Arie - Strength, Courage and Wisdom

India.Arie reminds us that we can adapt to this quarantine by stepping out on faith. She performs "Strength, Courage, and Wisdom' with a live band.

Estelle Ft Chronixx

Call on your inner queendom with Estelle and Chronixx, as they perform their single 'Queen.'

Queen Latifah - Unity

From ESSENCE Festival 2018, Queen Latifah shows support for her fellow queens in rap with her classic song 'UNITY.'

Raphael Saadiq - This World Is Drunk

Raphael Saadiq graces us with an acapella version of 'This World is Drunk,' from his latest album, Jimmy Lee.

Nas - I Can / If I Ruled The World

We're giving you a 2019 throwback that features Nas performing two of his 90s hits 'I Can' and 'If I Ruled the World' on the 2019 ESSENCE Festival stage.

Ooh Child Medley

An all-star choir join together for a passionate and moving rendition of 'Ooh Child.' Spanning different countries -- including South Africa, the UK, the U.S., and Kenya -- we hear from Amanda Black, Lady X, Xenia, PJ Morton, Estelle, Mi Casa, Rowlene, Tamela Mann, and Marvin Sapp.

Diamond Platinumz - Song Yope

Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz gives us some musical flavor from the motherland with the song.

Burna Boy

Nigerian artist Burna Boy gives us some international flavor as he performs 'African Giant' and 'Collateral Damage.'

Cast

Amanda Black

Andra Day

Bell Biv Devoe

Burna Boy

Chronixx

Diamond Platinumz

Doug E. Fresh

Estelle

India.Arie

Ledisi

Nas

Raphael Saadiq

Sauti Sol

Summary

Our explosive evening concert series goes digital! Catch the all-star lineup in performances to benefit and celebrate our Essential Heroes, Black-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs.