Photo by Jae Benear
For Sisters Only 2018: Sights & Sounds from an Epic Event!
By Erin Thibeau and Eyasu Delesa
WPGC's 19th Annual For Sisters Only 2018 was on and poppin' at the Renaissance Washington Saturday night!
After Shack 'nd Pack kicked things off, MC Lyte, 702, Ari Lennox, Be'la Donna and Y'Anna Crawley hit the FSO 2018 stage, and the ladies came out in full force to shop, get glam, link up with WPGC's on-air talent, and catch the performances.
.@JoeClair just COULDN’T help himself -------- #GiggityGoo #FSO2018 pic.twitter.com/kmYh2anNLH
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Our Sista Sit Down, hosted by Poet, featured celebrity financial coach Lynn Richardson, along with "Real Housewives of Potomac" stars Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby.
And of course, WPGC commemorated World AIDS Day. Watch Joe Clair share a personal story with Guy Lambert to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS:
First up on the FSO lineup was a tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, performed by singer Y'Anna Crawley...
...followed by Dreamville recording artist Ari Lennox, who performed hits like "Night Drive" and "Whipped Cream."
You know what’s wild? I was having a panic attack during this performance, but I just focused on the destination and beautiful women just smiling and having my back and it subsided. It was a blessing singing to black African gorgeous sisters. A true honor. #ForSistersOnly2018 pic.twitter.com/wJVG4DOddu
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) December 2, 2018
Ari shouted out J. Cole and Dreamville backstage with Adimu.
Then R&B girl group 702 gave us throwback vibes with a killer performance with synchronized moves.
702 talked female empowerment with Poet, thanked their fans and shared their best advice for the hustle.
Next up was legendary lyricist MC Lyte, who took the time to thank her longtime fans in the audience.
The crowd goes wild for @mclyte at #FSO2018! ------------ pic.twitter.com/6zHoHbzsEb
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Backstage, Lyte reflected on her hip hop career, discussed what's next and revealed the one time she's ever been nervous to perform.
(And then things got wild.)
We don’t really know what’s going on rn #FSO2018 pic.twitter.com/jFs3tlh8N2
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Closing out our all-female For Sisters Only lineup was Be'la Dona, bringing that big band energy and go-go to the show!
It ain’t FSO without Go-Go! ---- @beladonaband closing out #FSO2018 with a bang
MAJOR skills on the strings ------ @beladonaband ---- #FSO2018
Check out some more sights and sounds from #FSO2018 below:
The Party Crashers are in the house! ------------ #FSO2018 pic.twitter.com/8LjBiYisaY
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Flexx the legend @WPGC @DJFlexxDC ----❤️ pic.twitter.com/PjWMBEiHLg
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) December 2, 2018
I met 702 --❤️ Thank you @WPGC for changing my life !!! pic.twitter.com/YyteFuDxjF
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) December 2, 2018
The Party Crashers are in the house! ------------ #FSO2018
.@JustCuriousPoe interviews 702 backstage at #FSO2018! Video coming to https://t.co/cOMcd8fD4H pic.twitter.com/1VhZetLrmC
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
When @JoeClair and @ShackNdPack link up -------- #FSO2018 pic.twitter.com/ye73uXahyw
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
The Magnum Men gifted @_AshleyDarby with a pair of briefs at #FSO2018. pic.twitter.com/YMeGzsNLNA
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Epic moves at #FSO2018 ------------ pic.twitter.com/Ptkv8divza
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
@WPGC @JoeClair #ForSisterOnly2018 pic.twitter.com/bpqKWm4IBQ
— Latonya Queen (@queeney_34) December 2, 2018
.@ShackNdPack is kicking off #FSO2018 at @RenHotels, at 999 9th St NW pic.twitter.com/aIAwq48e6J
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Doors are open for #FSO2018! Tix at the door with debit/credit card ONLY
Queen @AriLennox at #FSO2018 pic.twitter.com/81KH91eMFC
— WPGC 95.5 (@WPGC) December 1, 2018
Y’all ready for #FSO2018??------Cop tix while they last at WPGC.com/FSO
Thank you to our family of sponsors:
Jeep, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Mary’s Center, Prince George’s Community College, Lexington Plastic Surgery, Black Women’s Health Imperative, and Whitman Walker Health
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