📸: Kabza De Small

Hennessy is extending its long-running relationship with Kabza De Small beyond endorsement into cultural authorship. Ahead of the Durban July weekend, the cognac house is handing creative control to its ambassador through Kabza & Friends: Durban July Edition, an immersive experience where music, culture, and community come together through Papta’s vision and elevated production design.

Key Highlights

• Date: Friday, 03 July 2026
• Venue: The Station, Stamford Hill, Durban
• Time: 19:00 till late
• Tickets: From R250 via Howler
• Lineup: Dlala Thukzin, Mdu aka TRP, Dankie Boi, Zawadi Yamungu, Kitchen Mess, DJ Tira, Leehleza, Stanky, Funky QLA, and surprise guests at the event

Kabza De Small And Hennessy To Transform Durban July Weekend Into A Curated Experience

20 May 2026

For years, premium brands have aligned themselves with South Africa’s biggest entertainment moments. But increasingly, the strongest partnerships are no longer about visibility alone. They are about trust, cultural alignment, and giving artists the space to shape experiences in their own image. That is what makes Kabza & Friends | Durban July Edition particularly notable. Rather than simply placing its logo beside one of South Africa’s biggest stars, Hennessy is positioning Kabza De Small as a cultural curator during one of the country’s most anticipated social weekends.

Beyond Brand Ambassadorship

Set to take place at The Station on Friday, 03 July 2026, the event promises an immersive environment built around music, elevated production, and community. More than a traditional ambassador role, Kabza De Small will shape the atmosphere and creative direction himself, as Papta and Hennessy continue building a shared story where music, lifestyle, and cultural identity intersect through his vision.

Inside The Curated Durban July Lineup

The lineup reveal offers a clearer look at Kabza’s vision for the night. Joining him are Dlala Thukzin, Mdu aka TRP, Dankie Boi, Zawadi Yamungu, Kitchen Mess, DJ Tira, Leehleza, Stanky and Funky QLA, with additional surprise guests expected throughout the evening. “When I was curating this lineup, I wanted to bring together the people who are actively shaping the sound of South African music right now, alongside some of the incredible artists I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with in the studio,” said Kabza De Small.

Ready To Step Into Papta’s Universe?

As Durban July weekend approaches, Kabza & Friends | Durban July Edition is shaping up to be more than just another event on the city’s packed gig guide. With limited tickets available, the experience promises world-class sound, premium energy, and one unforgettable atmosphere, while also serving as an early taste of the momentum building toward the sold-out Scorpion Kings Live stadium concert later this September.

The Lineup

05 July 2026

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The Announcement

20 May 2026

Before you kick and boboza at Durban July, meet me at The Station on Friday 03 July for #HennessyKabzaAndFriends 🥃 pic.twitter.com/U9aKShFAWp

— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) May 20, 2026

The Teaser

19 May 2026

Tomorrow 10am
Ke nale something for you
Ntshepe 🤟

— #ThePianoKing (@KabzaDeSmall_) May 19, 2026

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