The Essence Awards was a ceremony that honored African-American women who have enriched society through their contributions to education, social policies, public services and the arts.
In 1993, Tina Turner received a special 'Living Legend' award from her friend Ann Margret with a speech from Bill Cosby. A live tribute medley with some of her greatest hits was performed by Stephanie Mills, Chanté Moore and Karyn White. Tina, accompanied by her manager Roger Davis, revealed in her very emotional acceptance speech that she opened many times for Bill in Las Vegas and he always hided her costumes.
Date: May 29, 1993
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Host: Patti Labelle, Danny Glover
Laudator: Bill Cosby, Ann Margret
Award: Living Legend Award
Essence is a monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. First published in 1970, it is written mainly for African-American women. Tina was on the cover in 1993, the same year she received also the Essence Award with a story about her recent biographical movie What’s Love Got To Do With It.
Issue: July 1993
Photographer: Nicola Dill
Story: Tina Turner Keeps on Burning
Language: English