Lineup: Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Brandy & Monica, Latto, Kehlani, and more

The Essence Festival of Culture is one of the largest and most influential Black cultural events in the United States, held annually over Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans.

Lineup: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Tems, and more

Afro Nation Portugal is one of the largest global festivals celebrating Afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall, and amapiano. Held on the beaches of the Algarve, the festival attracts an international crowd for a high-energy weekend of music and culture.