Essence Festival Durban delivered an unprecedented experience
Essence Festival Durban delivered an unprecedented
experience to residents of Ethekwini , South Africa and global visitors
with an all-encompassing lifestyle and empowerment showcase. Free and
open to the public, the inaugural festival was received with
overwhelming support as over 40 thousands patrons descended to the
Durban ICC and DEC from 08 till 13 November, for a myriad of experiences
including empowerment, lifestyle and wellness, beauty and style
workshops, health, food, fashion, book and art exhibitions. The festival
also featured South African and Durban’s top talent, with global award
winning musicians such as NEYO and Yolanda Adams, with designers, chefs, and visual artists showcasing their crafts. The Durban ICCTwo
music spectaculars were also held on 12 and 13 of November featuring
the best on the continent including Award winning, Nigerian born Whiz
Kid, Burna Boy , AKA & Casper Nyovest while and Afro-Soul powerhouse
Thandiswa Mazwai entertained fans with an unforgettable music
experience. The gospel stage was a spiritually uplifting experience led
by Mary Mary, South African bestselling gospel ensemble Joyous
Celebration, Sfiso Ncwane, Dr Tumi, Thobeka, gospel powerhouse Hlengiwe
Mhlaba & Ntokozo Mbambo and the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo
whose founder Dr Josesh Tshabalala was honoured for his contribution to
culture and arts by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Jacob
Zuma.
Mr Phillip Sithole, Head of Durban TourismPhillip Sithole, Head of Durban Tourism confidently said “This
festival has achieved our goal of enhancing our destination image and
the live events have drawn fantastic crowds locally and globally. We
have also provided a platform for the city to invest in SMME’s, through
the Durban Business Fair, as well as to Arts and Culture economy,
through the many activities we carried out in the build-up and during
the Festival, which will go a long way in fuelling the economic engine
of the City. We will be tabling our report to the City’s leadership in
due course outlining the many successes achieved as well our plans going
forward.”
“The
inaugural Essence Festival Durban was a phenomenal experience for both
thousands of local and international attendees who left enriched and
inspired,” said Essence President Michelle Ebanks. “Through
the Festival, in partnership with eThekwini, we aim to connect our
communities across the diaspora with an exchange of culture and ideas to
empower women and families.”
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