ESSENCE Festival is bringing the party with a purpose back to Durban, South Africa for the second year in a row! Scroll through to take a look at some of the amazing moments from 2016’s inaugural Durban Festival and then be sure to check out the official ESSENCE Fest Durban 2017 webpage HERE for more info on this year’s Festival, happening September 26 – October 1.
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Marjorie Harvey and Tina Knowles-Lawson pause for a fab photo-op while enjoying enjoying ESSENCE Fest Durban.
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Award-winning Gospel signing duo Mary Mary rock the stage at ESSENCE Fest Durban!
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Burna Boy lights up the stage at ESSENE Fest Durban.
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A breathtaking fashion moment on the beach in Durban? Yes, please!
Trevor Stuurman
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Stylish attendees flooded the streets during ESSENCE Festival Durban.
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Steve Harvey speaks to attendees during ESSENCE Fest Durban.
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Another scene-stealing style moment caught on camera during ESSENCE Festival Durban.
Trevor Stuurman
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Bring your bestie and be ready to strike a pose at ESSENCE Fest Durban.
Trevor Stuurman
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We can’t get over the beauty and culture seen at ESSENCE Festival Durban!