Taking the World by Storm! Wizkid to Perform at the 2016 Essence Festival alongside Jidenna, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar & More

The Essence Festival 2016 is still a couple months away (June 30 to July 3) but things are already heating up as the performers for the 3 day event have been revealed – and Nigeria’s very own Wizkid will be taking the world music stage.

This is an amazing achievement for the Starboy CEO.

Artists that will also take to the stage include Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Maxwell, Ciara, Charlie Wilson, Tyrese Gibson, Faith Evans, Babyface, Kelly Price, Lionbabe, Tweet, Mali Music, New Edition, Estelle, Lalah Hathaway, Andra Day, Jeremih, Judith Hill, Jidenna, BJ the Country Kid, Dej Loaf, Digable Planets, V. Bozeman, Cyril Neville, Daley, Eric Bellinger, Lady Leshurr, Leon Bridges, Little Simz, Tink, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Zakes Batwini, MC Lyte, The Internet, New Breed Brass Band, Robert Glasper Experiment, The Brand New Heavies, St. Beauty and Skye Wanda.

Click through to see a full list of performers, and be sure to check back on BN Events for updates and all the photos from the event.