Essence Festival Durban is celebrating black excellence across business, technology, arts and culture. The festival is centered around economic empowerment and will inspire patrons by showcasing Bishop TD Jakes, MTN Joyous Celebration, Rev Al Sharprton, Dr Judy Dlamini, Fred Khumalo, Gcina Mhlophe, Jill Scott and many more under the theme Firing Africa with Inspiration.

The six-day festival offers free daily empowerment workshops, seminars and exhibitions across various sectors at the Durban ICC and Exhibition centre. Go to Computicket for more information about the Saturday All Star, and Sunday Gospel Experience concerts. For information on the festival log onto  www.essencefestivaldurban.com