Howard University’s Homcoming 2009 Recap: Yardfest

Fabolous Performing at Yardfest. Photo Credit: Jasmine Whiting

A recap and photos of Howard University’s Homecoming 2009 Yardfest.

Words by Stacy-Ann Ellis.

The district shut down for Howard University’s Yardfest on Friday, October 23rd, one of Homecoming’s highly anticipated events. Alumni and current students crowded the yard to see free performances and appearances from celebrities and Hip Hop and R&B artists. The event was hosted by Howard’s own Jae Murphy and Howard alum Angie Ange.

Performers Nipsey Hussle, The Clipse, Big Sean, Cameo, and headliner Fabolous were initially announced to perform at Yardfest, but the Homecoming Steering Committee wowed the crowd with surprise performances. Raheem Devaughn, Don Juan, Pooch Hall, Melanie Fiona, Lance Gross, Wale and others all hit the stage sending the masses into a frenzy.

The rain came for a short stint during Wale’s set, but it didn’t stop his fans from rapping along to his current hits “Pretty Girls” and “Chillin.”

The final performance from veteran R&B group Cameo, satisfied members from the older crowd and some of the younger ones who knew the words to their songs as well. Dressed in glitter and patent leather, there was not a dull moment in Cameo’s performance.

Howard students, alumni, and other visitors were entertained by a variety of performances, and left Yardfest ready to kick off their Homecoming weekend.

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