The singer‚ who was previously earmarked for the event‚ put pen to paper last month on the deal that will see him perform at the festival from June 30 to July 3.
Essence Festival New Orleans USA‚ you’ll understand our sound‚” he wrote‚ alongside a clip of himself rehearsing for the festival.
Zakes also hopes that this will open doors for more African acts‚ pointing out that “the time is now for Africans.
Our event could not have gone more smoothly. Huge thanks to the amazing managers from venues in NYC for their consummate professionalism and outstanding hospitality. We look forward to many more years at this lovely place.
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