ESSENCE Festival Durban 2017: 22 Amazing Photos Of Everything You Missed In South Africa

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Attendees engage in a workout session at ESSENCE Fest Durban 2017.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes left ESSENCE Fest Durban attendees empowered and inspired following his address.

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This adorable young Festival goer stole the hearts of everyone!

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Powerful voices dominated the weekend.

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Beautiful displays of African culture were plentiful.

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Our fab ESSENCE NOW host and Zimbabwe native Makho Ndlovu grabs a quick photo op with a few special guests.

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The ESSENCE Lifestyle & Wellness stage was full of energy.

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The incomparable Jill Scott serenaded the audience as only she can.

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These Durban beauties took our breath away with their stylish traditional attire.

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The sisterhood on display in South Africa was everything!

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Our signature Street Style fashion show had the Beauty & Style stage on fire.

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The Durban Book Fair was filled with must-reads!

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Reverend Al Sharpton ignited the crowd with words of affirmation and spoke truth to power.

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Even the little ladies of Durban brought their fashion and accessories A-game!

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Khuzani and his dancers had the stage rocking during the All-Star Concert.

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An unforgettable photo op? Yes please!

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Young minds lifted their voices and wowed the audience.

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Our official host and ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha certainly left her mark on the Festival!

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Choreographer extraordinaire Somizi shared words of encouragement and sound advice with the crowd.

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A heartfelt moment captured in a priceless photo.

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Reverend Al Sharpton dropped many gems during his keynote speech!