Musician Saso is set again to have his own marquee at this year's Durban July, the country's premier horseracing and social event.
Saso's Brunch Marquee has over the years become a symbol of what modern African luxury can look and feel like as it is rooted in culture, community and creativity.
The 2025 edition is set to elevate the Durban July social scene but also to spark meaningful conversations about representation, inclusivity and innovation in the events industry.
Saso, 34, whose real name is Lusaso Ngcobo, is one-half of the chart-topping hip-hop duo Dreamteam, the powerhouse behind iconic hits like Tsekede, What’s Your Name and Shandis’. During a career spanning more than a decade, Saso has earned his place as a trailblazer in South African urban culture.
As anticipation builds for the big event, there have been whispers of unannounced performance collaborations fuelling speculation online. Social media is abuzz with fans and influencers trying to secure one of the coveted invites — a golden ticket to what many are calling “Africa’s Met Gala”.
Fashion, will be at the heart of the annual Durban coastal event. In keeping with the “Cradle of Marvels” theme, guests are encouraged to interpret the rich aesthetics of African ancestry through a contemporary lens.
With Saso's growing influence as a creative entrepreneur and community leader, he is turning the Brunch Marquee into more than just an annual event, he aims to evolve it into a legacy brand.
Saso hopes his Brunch Marquee will again prove that this is more than just a party, it's a movement to shine light on how to be stylish, soulful and unapologetically African.
Rapper Saso to host Brunch Marquee at Durban July
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Musician Saso is set again to have his own marquee at this year's Durban July, the country's premier horseracing and social event.
Saso's Brunch Marquee has over the years become a symbol of what modern African luxury can look and feel like as it is rooted in culture, community and creativity.
The 2025 edition is set to elevate the Durban July social scene but also to spark meaningful conversations about representation, inclusivity and innovation in the events industry.
Saso, 34, whose real name is Lusaso Ngcobo, is one-half of the chart-topping hip-hop duo Dreamteam, the powerhouse behind iconic hits like Tsekede, What’s Your Name and Shandis’. During a career spanning more than a decade, Saso has earned his place as a trailblazer in South African urban culture.
As anticipation builds for the big event, there have been whispers of unannounced performance collaborations fuelling speculation online. Social media is abuzz with fans and influencers trying to secure one of the coveted invites — a golden ticket to what many are calling “Africa’s Met Gala”.
Fashion, will be at the heart of the annual Durban coastal event. In keeping with the “Cradle of Marvels” theme, guests are encouraged to interpret the rich aesthetics of African ancestry through a contemporary lens.
With Saso's growing influence as a creative entrepreneur and community leader, he is turning the Brunch Marquee into more than just an annual event, he aims to evolve it into a legacy brand.
Saso hopes his Brunch Marquee will again prove that this is more than just a party, it's a movement to shine light on how to be stylish, soulful and unapologetically African.
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