Muzi

Durban

This is a cultural hub spot more than it is a club but it's played a very important role with creatives in KZN. It is based in Durban and I don't think there's an artist I know (musically and visually) who hasn't passed/been through there in some way shape or form. It's like a rite of passage.

This is a club in Durban that arguably brings the most eclectic crowd and has hosted some of the best Gqom parties I've ever been to. I've also done a show here, even though I'm an alternative artist and people still packed it out. Very supportive of multi-genre music.

Founded by an artist called Aewon Wolf, the Werehouse took from what Bat Centre built and sort of became a new-age hub on its own. As much as it's a club, there's also a skatepark there and it somehow held true to the nature of the creative spirit that roams in Durban/KZN.

This is a soccer stadium but there's been amazing concerts here also. Black Coffee did his orchestral show here and also his MUSIC IS KING concert. Also this is where most international artists perform when they are playing in Durban.

This is a strip in Durban that used to have a lot of clubs, even though now its just mostly has restaurants. When hiphop and the alternative scene starting booming in Durban, 2014/2015, this is where most artists would perform and it helped grow the industry.

Muzi's Guide to Music and Nightlife in KwaZulu-Natal

Citizen Boy

This is where Gqom was born, it’s literally the home of Gqom. It’s an amazing place to have fun with friends for a night out!

They got the best shisanyama, good music and as a bonus, it’s a carwash. Shisanyama is a place where they sell barbecued meat, what’s really good about that place is that you get to party, be full at the same time and get your car cleaned.

If you're keen on knowing Durban, this is the best place to learn about the culture and history of Durban.

One of the best places to be in the summer, if you love beach parties this is the place to be in the summer. uShaka Marine has the largest aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere, if you love the aquarium this is the best place to be.

This stadium is used for many things but mainly for football but I love it when events are held there, especially the year end party called Fact Durban Rocks (FDR), it’s usually hosted by Afrotainment, DJ Tira’s entertainment company.

This is also an amazing place to learn about our culture. If you want to know Zulu and other African cultures this is the place to be.