MADA Productions, in collaboration with MVD, proudly managed the livestream for the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® in New Orleans.

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture transformed New Orleans into a vibrant celebration of Black artistry and culture, marking ESSENCE Magazine’s 55th anniversary. 

The GBEF serves as the epicenter for advancing equity, transforming leaders, organizations, and systems through summits, leadership development, and policy work. It fosters innovation, collaboration, and inclusion while driving business and societal growth, connecting with 3 million high-value customers globally and positioning collective work at the forefront of cultural and socioeconomic change