Journal
Notes from the stage.
Performances, red carpets and the community I'm building in St. Louis, told in full.
Florie Launches Artists for Artists STL at Clark Family Branch
Florie launched Artists for Artists STL, a free creative community for St. Louis artists, with Session One on creative safety at the Clark Family Branch library.
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One World Fest STL: Florie's Set Became a Miniature World Tour
At One World Fest STL 2026 in St. Peters, Florie performed Ayra Starr covers, debuted her new original "Dancing In Your Echoes" and closed with "Just a Dream."
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Florie Opens for Dirty Muggs at the 2026 Juneteenth Music Festival
St. Louis Afrobeats singer Florie performed for a crowd of more than 1,000 at the 2026 Juneteenth Music Festival in St. Ferdinand Park, opening for Dirty Muggs.
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Inside The State of Us: Florie Performs "Just a Dream"
Florie opened The State of Us, a Juneteenth gala honoring St. Louis graduates, by performing her original song "Just a Dream" with her brother T.A.K Music.
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Becoming Exactly Who I Imagined: Florie at the BBR Creator Summit
Florie joined Sienna Naturals at the Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit in Los Angeles, a gathering of Black beauty creators featuring a conversation with Issa Rae.
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Florie Headlines The Dark Room STL with a Live Band
On July 19, 2025, Florie headlined The Dark Room STL with a live band and DJ, performing "On One," "Wait" and the unreleased "Prayers."
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Echoes of Africa and Floriescence Inspire Young Minds at City Academy
Echoes of Africa, Floriescence and Fufu n' Sauce brought a two-day cultural wellness experience to students at City Academy in St. Louis in May 2025.
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Florie Joins STL City SC to Open a New Mini Pitch in Ferguson
Echoes of Africa and Floriescence joined St. Louis CITY SC to open a new community mini pitch at the Ferguson Farmers Market on May 3, 2025, where Florie sang the national anthem.
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Echoes of Africa and Floriescence Empower the ADAPT Community
Echoes of Africa and Floriescence partnered with ADAPT at Compass Health Network for a two-day cultural wellness experience with cooking, art, music and storytelling.
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Florie Walks the Red Carpet at Nelly's Black and White Ball 2024
Florie reflects on attending Nelly's Black and White Ball in St. Louis: the invitation, her red carpet look, the hand-styled braided updo and what the night taught her.
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How Two Co-Founders Are Reimagining St. Louis' Cultural Landscape
Echoes of Africa debuted at The Post Building in downtown St. Louis on October 5, 2024, drawing nearly 500 guests for African art, fashion, music, food and innovation.
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Florie Partners with Sienna Naturals at Broccoli City Fest 2024
As a Sienna Naturals brand ambassador, Florie joined the team at Broccoli City Music Festival 2024 in Washington, D.C., and met co-founders Issa Rae and Hannah Diop.
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