The Joy Make Surprise Appearance in Durban Stop of Sjava’s The 2018 Tour

Fresh off the heels of their successful Australian tour, The Joy took to the stage at Durban’s iconic Playhouse Theatre on Sunday, 13 April, joining Sjava for the Durban leg of his The Sjava 2018 Tour.

Sharing the stage with one of their musical heroes in their home province made the performance especially meaningful. The Joy delivered a moving set featuring original songs and powerful renditions of gwijo that had the crowd singing along — a shared, emotional moment between the group and their hometown audience.

The night was a powerful celebration of Zulu identity, vocal mastery, and the spirit of homegrown artistry — a reminder of just how far they’ve come, and how deeply rooted they remain.