DJ Tira’s Afrotainment Marquee has been part of the Durban July for the last several years. However, the award-winning producer and Kwaito artist whose real name is Mthokozisi Khathi said this will be his last year doing it.

 

 

 

The marquee, which is hosted by the popular music producer’s record label Afrotainment, is known as one of the most entertaining venues where people can experience performances and have fun.

Speaking to SowetanLive, the famous DJ explained that he will only focus on hosting the Afrotainment Marquee and the ‘Fact Durban Rocks’ afterparty this year. In spite of hosting the Marquee for twelve years now, the Thank You Mr DJ hitmaker explained that it comes with challenges.

“I think this is my final Durban July and I’m going all out to make sure that I really put a stamp. This will be the last marquee I’ll do. I won’t be doing it forever because it has its own challenges.

“However, I’ve learnt to always have a plan B because of traffic and overbooking. I sometimes have to overbook my entertainment lineup because people don’t pitch up. On that weekend, there are so many gigs happening and artists overbook themselves. Durban July is expensive. You need to be careful how you spend your money to do whatever it is that you want to,” said the producer.
at the Greyville Racecourse in Berea, Durban. This glamorous event will draw celebrities who will flood the city to showcase their extravagant fashion sense. With the theme “Out of this World,” this year’s event is anticipated to bring all the glitz and glamour everyone has been waiting for.

“For me, Durban July is about fashion, networking, making big bucks, and bringing a lot of business to Durban. The Durban July is the best weekend you can have in the city. I love to see people looking good and dressed up — people’s fashion will always surprise you. I think there will be a lot of colour and at least one or two spaceships. And maybe we will see the first alien. It’s going to be interesting,” said DJ Tira.