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Henlene Barends: Project Manager - Entertainment, Event Management
espAfrika is a cutting-edge global competitor in events management. Over the past decade, they have staged international music festivals throughout Africa and under their leadership; the Cape Town International Jazz Festival was named the 4th best jazz festival worldwide by the Melodytrip Independent Survey in 2007. The festival contributes over
R0.5 billion to the economy of the Western Cape and R0.9 billion to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the South African economy.
espAfrika’s highly skilled and talented team is able to produce and host a range of events, from festivals to corporate functions. This innovative events management company thrives on challenges and their collective energy produces dynamic results. The company’s primary strategy is to use indigenous resources and they collaborate with local businesses and the public to ensure that all stakeholders benefit from this collaboration.
Cape Town International Jazz FestivalespAfrika consistently aspires and inspires new business within the events and entertainment sector throughout Africa. Having diligently established trustworthy relationships in the international music industry, espAfrika ensures a lucrative flow of artists and expertise between Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States.
