Jorja Smith Set for SA Debut as ‘Rocking the Daisies’ 2026 Headliner

Jorja Smith will be the headline act for the Rocking the Daisies 2026 edition. The announcement.makes Smith the first major international name revealed for the event. This event will take place from 2nd to 4th October at Cloof Wine Estate in the Western Cape.

Despite Smith’s popularity across African audiences, the performance is her first-ever live appearance on the continent.  She started out as a songwriter in Walsall before evolving into a popular British R&B Artist. Smith has produced albums like Lost & Found (2018) and Falling or Flying (2023). In 2017, she won a BRIT award as the most promising British Artist. She got a Grammy nomination in 2019 in the Best New Artist category. The award and nomination shows how far she has come in the industry.

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Now in its 21st year, the festival has hosted popular acts in South Africa who perform well in entertainment. Previous editions Kehlani and Summer Walker. This year’s festival is expected to be more entertaining than previous ones.

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Smith combines R&B with jazz, and has produced tracks like Blue Lights and Be Honest.  She has collaborated  with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Burna Boy, as well as South African duo Major League DJz.

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The 2026 edition comes under the theme “Welcome to the Garden,” inspired by the natural blooming of the Cape Daisy in Darling. Organisers confirm that there will be multi-stage performances and several art exhibitions.

The announcement has made Rocking the Daisies 2026 more popular. With more artists yet to be announced, Smith’s African debut will be closely watched this festival season.