Songtress Mary J. Blige recently sat down with Atlanta radio station V-103 ahead of the Strength of the Woman Festival and Summit, which will take place in the city during Mother’s Day weekend.
Blige caught up with Big Tigger of The Big Tigger Morning Show, where she shared new details about the festival, slated for May 11-14, and what she’s looking forward to.
Mary J. Blige Performing In Atlanta For Strength of the Woman Festival And Summit
“It’s Mother’s Day, what better way to celebrate the strength of a woman in every woman, every woman whose persevered through so much… this is our day to celebrate,” she said.
During the festival, Blige will be reunited with her Uptown Records label mates, Jodeci. “I’m a fan of Jodeci, and we realize how important we are to each other,” she said. The singer also used to be romantically involved with Jodeci singer K-Ci.
This year’s festival promises to make even more of a splash than last year’s, which featured Usher and Summer Walker. “Last year was big but this year is bigger,” she said.
Fans can also look forward to Blige performing a special, never before seen set, in celebration of #HipHop50 with guests Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and more.
Audio credit: Audacy’s V-103 (Atlanta) / The Big Tigger Morning Show
How To Attend
The summit is free and will include two Lifetime movie premieres, live podcasts including Don’t Call Me White Girl and more. “The summit is about uplift and build and strengthen and encourage and inspire people,” she said.
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