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

ESSENCE Festival Durban 2017: 22 Amazing Photos Of Everything You Missed In South Africa
By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 26, 2020

From the empowering conversations, to the breathtaking fashion, to the unforgettable performances, ESSENCE Fest Durban 2017 was one for the books! Scroll through to get a look at just a little of everything you missed and be sure to check out our ESSENCE Fest Durban news page HERE to see more.

 

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