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GUNNA TO HEADLINE MILK + COOKIES FESTIVAL’S RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA
Milk + Cookies, the Atlanta-based creative brand founded by four Morehouse College alumni, is bringing back Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa in 2026 — and this time, Gunna is headlining!
After last year’s massive debut (headlined by Kaytranada) pulled in over 20,000 fans, the festival is back bigger than ever. The 21-day celebration will run from 24 December 2025 to 14 January 2026, taking over Cape Town and Johannesburg with music, art, and culture that connect Atlanta and South Africa like never before.
🎤 Gunna Live in SA
Multi-platinum rapper Gunna, known for hits like “Drip Too Hard” and “Push Up”, will headline two major shows:
- Cape Town – Kenilworth Racecourse, Saturday 3 January 2026
- Johannesburg – Nasrec Expo Centre, Saturday 10 January 2026
He’ll be joined by SA’s own heavyweights — Vigro Deep in Cape Town and DJ Kent in Joburg — blending hip-hop, amapiano, and house into one unforgettable sound. The lineup celebrates how South Africa’s music keeps influencing the world.
More Than Just Music
Since starting in 2009, Milk + Cookies has built a global name through events for artists like Kendrick Lamar and Summer Walker. Now, they’re using that experience to invest in South Africa’s creative scene — from writing camps and educational panels to merch pop-ups and community upliftment projects.
“We’re coming back because South Africa’s culture sets the pace for the world,” said Chase Freeman, Head of Marketing at Milk + Cookies. “Atlanta’s hustle and SA’s energy just click. Gunna, DJ Kent, and Vigro Deep are proof that this connection is powerful.”
Jhordan Gibbs, Director of Business Development, added: “We’re focused on building the next generation of South African creatives. It’s not just about the shows — it’s about creating opportunities and helping young artists grow.”
Tickets & Info
Tickets drop Friday, 10 October 2025 at 8:30 AM (SAST).
- Get early access by signing up at Milkandcookiesfestival.com
- General tickets available via Howler for both cities
- 18+ only
Follow @milkandcookiesfest on socials for lineup drops and more announcements in the coming weeks.
Music
Jemapelle James Taps Sishii For Soulful New Drop “Yoh”
Jemapelle James steps back into the spotlight with his latest single “Yoh” featuring Sishii, and it’s a heartfelt offering that leans deep into nostalgia and emotion.
The track blends warm chords, rich harmonies, and familiar drum patterns, pulling from 90s and early 2000s South African influences while still sounding fresh. It’s a heartbreak record, but one that feels comforting and rooted in home, identity, and shared musical experiences.
Sishii’s contribution adds the perfect emotional balance, turning the song into more than just a solo expression. Their chemistry makes “Yoh” feel like something meant to be experienced live, not just streamed.
This release forms part of Jemapelle James’ Road to Superstardom journey, as he continues to build a sound centered on authenticity, storytelling, and connection.
“Yoh” is out now on all major streaming platforms.
Music
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The Big Hash just closed a major chapter.
“Love Is A Star” is officially done. No long speech, no rollout gimmicks — just a simple post: “Project 100% done.” And that was enough to shake things.

The Big Hash Wraps ‘Love Is A Star’ With Kabza De Small & Sly
This isn’t just another drop. It’s a moment. Hash has been hinting at this since January, calling it the biggest play of his career, and the lineup backs it. Kabza De Small on the sound, Sly on the musical direction, and Blxckie adding that extra edge.
The snippets already floating around, especially “Ngcono,” are pointing in one direction — a clean fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and amapiano. Not forced. Not experimental for the sake of it. Just artists in sync.
This feels like Hash stepping into a bigger room. And if the energy online is anything to go by, “Love Is A Star” isn’t just a project — it’s about to be a moment.
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“Y.O.G” (Year of Greatness) lands like a statement, not just a release. Dropped at midnight on 20 March, the project carries the same energy he’s been teasing all month — focused, hungry, and intentional.
“eGoli” set the tone early, blending melody with real-life reflection, and the rest of the tape follows through. Ten tracks, no filler. Just Lucasraps moving between introspection and flex, without losing himself in the process.
From Location Hurting 3 to now, the growth is clear. The conversations about whether he’s underrated? They only add pressure — and he sounds ready for it.
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