{"id":16283,"date":"2025-11-29T12:06:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T10:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=16283"},"modified":"2025-11-30T10:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T08:56:52","slug":"majid-jordan-makes-sweet-returns-to-south-africa-for-milk-cookies-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/majid-jordan-makes-sweet-returns-to-south-africa-for-milk-cookies-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Majid Jordan Makes Sweet Returns to South Africa for Milk + Cookies Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Milk + Cookies is thrilled to unveil Majid Jordan alongside Gunna for Milk + Cookies Festival’s return to South Africa. Known for their genre-blending R&B sound and global cultural influence, Majid Jordan represent the perfect bridge between SA’s soulful musical roots and today’s boundary-pushing sound. Their inclusion speaks directly to Milk + Cookies’ mission: uniting international excellence with South Africa’s unstoppable creative energy – and giving fans a world-class experience that still feels deeply local.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a sold-out 2025 debut headlined by Kaytranada that drew 20,000 fans, Milk + Cookies Music Week returns bigger than ever from 19 December 2025 to 13 January 2026, determined to honour SA’s heritage, uplift its communities, and showcase its talent on the world stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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THE MOVE MZANSI STAGE – POWERED BY EXTREME<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Milk + Cookies is proud to welcome Extreme back for a second year as an official festival partner, reinforcing its commitment to promoting South Africa’s youth culture. This year introduces the Move Mzansi Stage – Powered by Extreme, a new platform dedicated to showcasing movement-led music and emerging local talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Move Mzansi Stage highlights South Africa’s movement-driven youth culture, covering genres from Amapiano and Deep House to Electronic and Dance. Powered by Extreme, this stage is a venue for discovery, elevating the new generation of DJs, dancers, and creators who are at the forefront of the nation’s cultural scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Extreme believes in the transformative power of positive energy, movement, and self-expression as vital to unlocking potential. As a brand focused on youth culture, Extreme supports creators who are advancing South Africa’s artistic landscape \u2013 from dancers embracing new styles to DJs transcending genres and innovators boldly defining their paths.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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This year\u2019s Milk + Cookies Festival presents its most expansive lineup to date, combining international stars with top South African artists across two cities. The 2026 edition will feature a mix of hit-making headliners and emerging talents on the newly launched Move Mzansi Stage – Powered by Extreme, showcasing the wide array of South Africa’s creative output. Below is the complete lineup for Cape Town and Johannesburg.<\/span><\/p>\n

CAPE TOWN – SATURDAY 3 JANUARY 2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

MAIN STAGE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Gunna • Majid Jordan • Nasty C • Dlala Thukzin • YoungstaCPT • Vigro Deep • TenOceans • 2woBunnies • Mshayi • Rarri • Bella Worldwide<\/span><\/p>\n

MOVE MZANSI STAGE – POWERED BY EXTREME<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Que DJ • Shamiso • Summer Heynes • Not A She • Pierre Johnson • GGOLDIE • Fort Noks • Internet Girl • DJ Abu • Mashup Sessions<\/span><\/p>\n

JOHANNESBURG – SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

MAIN STAGE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Gunna • Majid Jordan • A-Reece • Blxckie • DJ Speedsta • DJ Kent • Jazzwrld & Thukuthela • Dwson • Fiflaaa • Pona x Nkly • Jinji<\/span><\/p>\n

MOVE MZANSI STAGE – POWERED BY EXTREME<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DJ Capital • Tango Supreme • Stixx • Omagoqa • Lelowhatsgood • Uncle Partytime • ASVNTE • Baby Whitz • Kaygo • Baptiste<\/span><\/p>\n

A FESTIVAL BUILT FOR CULTURE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The festival offers much more than the main stage experience. Writing Camps provide upcoming South African producers with practical mentorship, while Dot Connectors Panels link local artists to insights from the North American industry. Additionally, events acknowledge creative professionals from various backgrounds. Merchandise pop-ups highlight South African clothing brands, and community initiatives as well as Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects foster job creation and promote sustainable economic growth across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale now at<\/span><\/span><\/span>milkandcookiesfestival.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>or via Howler:<\/span><\/span>Cape Town<\/span><\/a><\/span>|<\/span><\/span>Johannesburg<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n