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There’s a new song on the streets of Mzansi, featuring iconic SA originals Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K. The catchy tune is tagged to the new KFC Streetwise campaign – Original Feeds Original. It’s not every day that a brand like KFC gets to celebrate 25 years of a legacy brand, and this campaign puts KFC Streetwise in the spotlight as a sub-brand that has been a firm favourite of South Africa’s youth for a quarter of a century. Launching today, the campaign includes: • The Originals Anthem – A brand-new track by Khuli Chana, Blxckie, and 25K, available on Spotify and YouTube. • An epic TV commercial from director Sam Coleman, featuring our Original Tastemakers - our icons of originality including Kind Kid toymaker Sanele Qwabe, “Nail Pimp” Nailed Ntswembu, the Island Gals skateboarders, designer Ruberto Scholtz, visual director Rowan Sakarombe, the Botswana Metalheads, and custom car artist Ofentse Mphatsoe • A packaging collaboration between KFC Streetwise and Cultural creator Sindiso Nyoni, an illustrator who has built a stellar career after being inspired by an “original” – his high school art teacher, a retired graphic designer. The campaign is a bold and joyful reflection of the fact that behind every game-changing artist or brand, there’s an original who inspired them. Originals is not just a song – it’s a movement to ignite young South Africans to let their creativity shine. For 25 years, KFC Streetwise has been fuelling the dreamers, the people brave enough to stand out. And now, we’re turning up the volume to inspire the next wave of originals. Because when Original Feeds Original, the cycle of inspiration never stops. Let your original shine. #OriginalFeedsOriginal - Chief Marketing Officer: Grant Macpherson - Marketing Director: Samantha Redman - Head of Marketing SADC: Lynette Ngwata - Social Media: Vongai Mumbula - Public Relations: Andra Nel - Creative Agency: Ogilvy South Africa - Media Agency: Mindshare South Africa, Hearts & Science - PR Agency: KAMuses Consultancy - Influencer Agency: Punkystarfish Digital Agency - Activation: Offlimit Communication - Production: Patriot Films, Say Thank You (Sibot- Music), Sterling Sound, The Refinery, Priest

Just a day after Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry was elected as the first woman and the first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated asNamibia’s first female president. The two appointments came within two weeks of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, and Nandi-Ndaitwah’s swearing-in coincided with the 35th anniversary of Namibia’s independence. ‘To mark IWD, KFC compiled an inspiring list of women accelerating action for gender equality in Africa, so I was delighted to note that one of the new president’s first acts was to announce a cabinet with a female majority,’ says Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa. ‘Placing women in positions of leadership sends an important signal about societal change and provides role models for other women who hope to emulate them.’ Nandi-Ndaitwah is one of only two female sitting presidents in Africa; the other is Samia SuluhuHassan, president of Tanzania since 2021 and one of the women on KFC’s inaugural list of ‘African female firsts’ in 2024. Namibia’s new president joined the liberation struggle as a 14-year-old. ‘Fifty-eight years later she’s still fighting for what she believes in, and that sets a remarkable example of fortitude,’ says Qengqe. KFC Africa extends our heartfelt congratulations on this incredible achievement of Female Firsts driving gender transformation on the continent.

The ink had hardly dried on KFC’s International Women’s Day list of women accelerating action towards gender equality in Africa when Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry was elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – the first woman and the first African to hold the position. As a swimmer, Coventry won seven Olympic medals – including two golds – and competed at five Games. Before taking over at the IOC in June, she will relinquish her job as Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, which she has held since 2018. Coventry was only 35 when she joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s cabinet, and she takes over the IOC at the age of 41. ‘Like many of the amazing individuals on KFC’s International Women’s Day roll of honour, she has proved that African women can do anything they set their mind to, regardless of age or gender,’ says Akhona Qengqe, General Manager of KFC Africa. ‘In Kirsty’s heyday as a swimmer, she fuelled the dreams of girls all over the world and now she’s doing the same for women all over Africa. There will be times when her job will be incredibly tough, and we wish her strength and resilience.’ KFC Africa extend our congratulations to yet another trailblazing African woman setting the stage for future leaders to come.

It’s time for another KFC Africa Kentucky Town, this time in Bloemfontein! The food is amazing, the merch is 🔥 and the vibes are vibing 💃🏽. Such a dope experience and so proud of the amazing Bonfire Media SA team and the fantastic KFC marketing team Mukundi Munzhelele , Zubenathi Jizana and Emma Coville for bringing the Finger Licken’ Flavour to the Free State. #KentuckyTownBloem Ratile Mathe Wandisile Nkabinde Mindshare South Africa

Celebrating 50 years in Namibia in style with the A-Team! #TasteTheHype #KentuckyTownWindhoek #1Africa

Kentucky Town Bloemfontein – A Finger Lickin’ Good Long Weekend. KFC’s popular pop-up, Kentucky Town, opened in Bloemfontein on Thursday, 20 March, bringing the city its first taste of this exciting event, just in time for Human Rights Day. For 11 days, KFC Willows will host a limited-edition menu, exclusive swag, brand experiences, and fun competitions, celebrating the Free State’s first Kentucky Town. Guests will meet “Mayor” Mateki2Shoes (Big Qhwa) and enjoy appearances from stars like Chad Jones, Wian van den Berg, Lebo Molax, and Big Brother Titans winner Khosi Twala. “We’ve seen incredible responses in Joburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, and we’re excited to bring Kentucky Town to Bloem. Fans will get an unforgettable event with our best KFC offerings,” says Grant Macpherson, KFC Africa CMO. The event features unique menu items like the Zinger Cheesy Cheetah Meal, Six Gun Grill Zinger Braai Burger, and Hot Honey Dunked Doughnut Zinger Burger, as well as exclusive snacks and drinks, such as Chilli Lime Dunked Strips and the Mr Sweets Speckled Eggs Shake. Dunked Sauce and Colonel Dressing will also be available for purchase. Exclusive KFC clothing, including vintage tees, hoodies, and a collaboration with ImprintZA by Mzukisi Mbane, will be sold, alongside a limited-edition Boerboel Wear range. A Converse sneaker customisation station allows visitors to personalise kicks for a chance to win a pair of R2,000 sneakers. Visitors can also capture memories with the Colonel’s Fisheye camera, AI-enhanced photos at the Self(ie) Bucket Station, and play the KFC Play VR game to win vouchers. The Heita Bloem music booth, ASMR Bucket Studio, and other interactive stations complete the experience. KFC Kentucky Town Bloem will run from 9am to 9pm daily from 20 to 30 March at KFC Willows, 60 Park Road, Bloemfontein. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

KFC Kentucky Town Bloemfontein starts today! If you traveling anywhere over the next 10 days then Bloem should be one of your stops. Come and enjoy our bespoke menu 🍗🧑🍳🥳#KentuckyTownBloem

I was drawn to KFC because of Akhona Qengqe 's inspiring mission, which prioritizes empowering women. Hearing Nolo Thobejane story resonated deeply with me, and I felt genuinely seen and heard. I would like to express my gratitude to Akhona Qengqe and Nolo Thobejane for their tireless advocacy on behalf of women and their willingness to share their experiences. Their stories served as a catalyst for introspection, prompting me to reevaluate my own aspirations and realize that I had been limiting my potential. This reflection is particularly poignant in light of the stark reality that, according to the World Economic Forum (March 6, 2025), it will take approximately 134 years – or five generations – to close the global gender gap across key areas such as education, health, economic participation, and empowerment.

Rappers Khuli Chana, Blxckie and 25K team up with Patriot Films director Sam Coleman to celebrate the power of inspiration for KFC Streetwise and Ogilvy Johannesburg. “Sam has a truly unique vision with the ability to transform a script in a way that elevates the story,” said Grant Macpherson, KFC’s chief marketing officer – Africa. “His remarkable eye for talent and craft enhances every piece of film he touches.” Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03bMJkV0

It’s never easy breathing new life into an icon. Streetwise is to KFC Africa what Jordan is to Nike. I absolutely love our new playground and how the team has brought it to life. A huge shoutout to Ogilvy South Africa & Patriot Films for the incredible partnership! And finally, a big thank you to everyone who put in countless hours to make this epicness happen! Lynette Ngwata Samantha Redman Minenhle Dlamini Galaletsang Kgoathe Joy Turnbull Ntsiki Mbatha Tsakane Mogale Rob Hart Nondumiso Petlele Melanie Moore Mbeu Kambuwa Sam Coleman