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Saturday, September 21st
11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Mann-Simons Site : 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture was a great success! We will see you for the next Jubilee on Saturday, September 20, 2025!
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Experience the vibrant spirit of history and culture at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, presented by Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and hosted by Historic Columbia! Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a spectacular day filled with music, art, dance, and captivating stories, all set against the backdrop of the Mann-Simons Site.
Jubilee is a celebration everyone can enjoy and features live music and entertainment, artist demonstrations, and marketplace vendors selling a variety of wares, products, and art. Come hungry, because there will also be vendors selling food, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer and wine. The Kids Zone will be available with educational and family-friendly activities, presented in partnership with the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. We can't wait to see you there!
Main Stage Entertainer Line-Up
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | Jubilee Choirs
11:20 – 11:30 a.m. | Felton Eaddy
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Nahi Grūv
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Bhakti Larry Hough
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Black Nerd Mafia
2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Fashion Show by Stoi’s Design Co. (by Stoi G.)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | TiffanyJ
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Master Splnta
4:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Step Show featuring Divine Nine Step Teams
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Sunshine Anderson
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. | DJ Kelly Kel (all day during breaks + final set)
- Jubilee Choirs
Every year the Jubilee Choirs kicks off the festival! These musicians represent the three churches that grew out of Calvary Baptist Church, which was founded at this site. Participants in the choir are from First Calvary, Second Calvary, and Zion Baptist Church.
- Felton Eaddy
Felton Eaddy is one of about 10 folks who came together 45 years ago to create Jubilee. Eaddy is a poet, editor, arts administrator, teacher, and vocalist. He is a fierce and constant advocate for poetry and poets. He is the author of three books: Bending Over to Pick Up a Snake, Living by the Sword, and If I Hold My Tongue. Learn more at feltoneaddy.com.
- Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir
The Award-Winning Young, Gifted, and Blessed Gospel Choir from Francis Marion University is conducted by Professor Jeffrey Lampkin. YGB is designed to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while promoting unity among fellow students and the community, through service, music, and ministry. Follow YGB on Instagram at @ygb_jointhemovement.
- Nahi Grūv
Nahi Grūv believes in breaking boundaries and transcending genres. The group effortlessly traverses through various musical styles, creating a captivating and seamless experience where each song flows beautifully into the next, despite their inherent differences. The group prides themselves on crafting catchy melodies that intertwine with enveloping chords, capturing your attention, and pulling you along on a mesmerizing musical journey. Visit their website at nahigruv.com.
- Bhakti Larry Hough
Bhakti Larry Hough is a multidisciplinary artist and modern-day griot who is president and artist-in-residence at NewWorld Arts of Bishopville, SC. His and NewWorld Arts’ mission is to provide inspiring, educational, and entertaining artistic cultural experiences that demonstrate, honor, and celebrate African and African American history and culture for adults and children in public and private settings. Visit Bhakti Larry Hough's Facebook page at @bhaktilarryhough.
- Black Nerd Mafia
Curators of dopeness. Learn more at blacknerdmafia.com.
- Stoi's Design Company
Stoi's Design Company was created in 2000 by Owner, CEO, and Lead Designer, Stoi Phillips in West Hollywood, CA. The design aesthetic of the Company is to bring both Fashion & Interior Design together to create beautiful pieces and spaces as one. The goal is to put "FUN" in functional Fashion & Interior Design. Their fashion brands Stoi's Atelier & The Androgynous Soul feature Custom Made-to-Order & Ready-to-Wear Designs. Since they only design five of each piece shown and custom design to your specific measurements, this gives you exclusivity. See more at stoisatelier.com.
- TiffanyJ
Presenting a soulful approach to melodic art, TiffanyJ pairs her consummate vocal skills with a self-empowerment message and a bevy of other pursuits to forge a distinct identity that’s a perfect match for dreamy, gospel-tinged soul jams. The Columbia, SC, native and creative entrepreneur most certainly gets the job done and has available 3 collections of music to include her latest album "Epiphany 3:25" and recently released a docu-concert film entitled "Solbird Sessions: Live at the Warehouse:, all available on her website www.iamtiffanyj.com.
- Master Splnta
As a cornerstone of South Carolina hip-hop, Master Splnta (formerly FatRat Da Czar) began his career in the late 1990s as a member of the Columbia-based rap group, Streetside. By 2012, he was an established solo act, releasing his acclaimed album trilogy Da Cold War. With a total of eight studio albums, Master Splnta is widely recognized as South Carolina’s godfather of hip-hop and has opened for national acts to include Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill. Learn more at mastersplnta.com.
- Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson is an American singer-songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Her debut album, Your Woman, was released in April 2001, debuting at No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B charts. By the end of the year, the album was certified gold and produced two charting singles, "Heard It All Before" and "Lunch or Dinner." Anderson has since released two more studio albums showcasing her neo-soul style. Find Sunshine on Instagram at @iamsunshineanderson.
- DJ Kelly Kel
DJ Kelly Kel is a philanthropist, activist, DJ, promoter and founder of South Carolina's award-winning soulful house music movement, The Columbia House Music Project - providing the best deep, dope soulful house music, Afrobeatz, and Soco dance music in South Carolina's Capital City. Follow DJ Kelly Kel on Instagram at @djkellykelz.
Kids Zone Line-Up
Kids Zone Stage
11:00 a.m. | Carver-Lyon Cheerleaders
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Gordon the Purple Jamaican Yam
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo Animal Ambassador Visit
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Bhakti Larry Hough
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Break
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Super Beauty
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Break
1:45 – 2:05 p.m. | Fashion Show by Stoi’s Design Co. (by Stoi G.)
2:05 – 2:30 p.m. | Break
2:30 – 2:55 p.m. | Robotics Demonstrations featuring SC-CATER and SC Afterschool Alliance
2:55 – 4:05 p.m. | Break
4:05 – 4:25 p.m. | Conder Elementary Dance Company
Kids Zone Vendors and Demonstrators
- FREE BOOKS in the Read Read Read Zone, thanks to Benedict College, Richland One Federal and State Programs, and Scholastic Books
- City of Columbia Ice Cream Truck
- Ebenezer Lutheran Church Play Space
- Free face painting by Miss Tyga's Body Art
- Riverbanks Zoo
- SC Afterschool Alliance
- SC Center for Assistive Technology
- SCETV
- Meet Smart Cat, the SCETV mascot
- USC Center for Civil Rights History
- with DJ Roy Neptune all day during Kids Zone Stage breaks and emcee Jordyn Lewis, Miss Columbia 2024
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Kids Zone
The Jubilee Kids Zone is presented by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Historic Columbia appreciates their generous support of volunteer power and sponsorship for Jubilee!
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