The 2022 Essence Festival of Culture kicked off last weekend in New Orleans and it was amazing. The annual festival which was virtual for the last two years, featured live performances by Patti LaBelle, Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill, Ashanti, Janet Jackson and many more.
On her third trip to the Essence Festival of Culture, Jackson packed the Caesars Superdome. It is reported that Janet’s performance may have been one of the highest grossing nights for Essence in the festival’s 27 year history. Janet performed many of the classics that made her legend including: Control, Rhythm Nation, Anytime Any Place and so many more.