By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Image: Gunna.
The Drip Too Hard, Pushin P and Jump hit-maker Gunna will headline the second Milk + Cookies Festival to South Africa, after a record-breaking debut.
The American rapper will perform at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, January 3 and then Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, January 10.
Supporting local acts will include DJ Kent in Johannesburg and Vigro Deep in Cape Town. Organisers promised to announce more acts in the next coming weeks.
“We’re coming back to South Africa because its culture sets the pace for the world and we’ve felt that energy since day one,” said Chase Freeman, head of marketing at Milk + Cookies.
Milk and Cookies Music Week goes beyond the stage, offering experiences that empower South Africa’s creative ecosystem. Highlights include educational workshops like writing camps for aspiring producers and writers, educational panels that bridge North American and South African industry insights, and industry events honoring and celebrating creative professionals from diverse backgrounds.
“We’re committed to going beyond the stage because that’s where the real magic happens – empowering South Africa’s next generation of creatives through hands-on programming like writing camps and panels,” said Jhordan Gibbs, Director of Business Development and Strategy at Milk + Cookies. “These initiatives provide young South African creatives with the tools, resources, and connections to enter creative industries confidently and authentically – because true creativity thrives when we invest in people.”
Fans can secure tickets starting Friday, 10 October 2025 at 8:30 AM SAST. Sign up HERE for early access tickets.