Nandos axes its last dictator standing advert, which depicted zimbabwe president robert mugabe playing with dictators such as colonel. Nov 22, 2017 nandos is getting fired up again, this time with their farewell message to mugabe. Nandos chicken ad enrages mugabe militants public radio. Nandos pulls ad lampooning zimbabwes mugabe, cites threats. Zimbabwe s embattled president, robert mugabe, is now facing calls from his own party to step down. Dec 02, 2011 nando s axes its last dictator standing advert, which depicted zimbabwe president robert mugabe playing with dictators such as colonel gaddafi.
Nandos has been producing quality comedy advertising for years now, and each one of their ads is bound to bring you a few laughs. The latest nando s advert, last dictator standing, has got tongues wagging around the world. It must be lonely at robert mugabe s during the holidays. South african nandos last dictator standing directed by dean blumberg zimbabwe dictator doesnt approve this message, and his protectors in south africa agreed.
Gaddafis 42 year rule of libya came to an end following the fall of tripoli in august to the countrys rebel army. Nandos axes zimbabwes robert mugabe dictator advert bbc. Dec 02, 2011 after zanu pfaligned group chipangano threatened action against nandos for flighting a satirical advert featuring zimbabwean president robert mugabe via dstv, the fastfood chain has. South africa fast food chicken chain to challenge kfc. It s basically like the famous monopoly game using mzansi rules. Nando s is a south african restaurant chain that specialises in portuguese food, such as periperi style chicken dishes. The commercial showed mugabe dining alone at christmas at. Afriforum and ngos working together to overturn grace mugabes.
Nando \s youtube the restaurant chain nando s has drawn the ire of a militant group over its latest advert. Fast food chain nandos is beating its own drum sticks with a controversial ad, showing zimbabwes robert mugabe frolicking with dead. Nov 29, 2011 south africabased fastfood chain nando s has pulled an ad that depicts robert mugabe as the last dictator standing, after youth militia threatens punitive action against nando s zimbabwe. They have always spoken out politically too so its no surprise that they have posted a little message to the. Jul 02, 2014 controversial nando s advert features mugabe, gaddafi and chairman mao video the campaign was produced by nando s south africa, which has a history of creating provocative and politically. An advert for fastfood chain nando s using the now instantlyrecognisable image of zimbabwe president robert mugabe falling is a fake, the company said on thursday. Zimbabwe president mugabe faces calls to step down video. Aug 29, 2014 in true nandos style, the popular restaurant chain has launched a new advertisement in south africa which, in their words, makes us laugh, reflects our reality and creates debate. Nando s said it withdrew the television ad because it did not want to take any chances regarding the safety of its zimbabwe staff. Nandos mugabe ad causes controversy in south africa. It appears the chains latest ad campaign features a dream sequence where zimbabwes president robert mugabe who realizes all of his dictator friends have died indulges in a joyous.
Nando s mugabe ad causes controversy in south africa a south african fast food chain has withdrawn a tv advert which pokes fun at zimbabwe s president robert mugabe as the last dictator standing. Nando s has become a social commentary brand in south africa. Robert mugabe falling for chicken in fake nandos advert. Zimbabwean president robert mugabe says many white farm owners occupied the land illegally and historically have a debt. The grilled chicken outlet released an advert for a game known as mzansipoli. The advert titled you people is causing a stir on social media. During a meeting of the zanupf party, eight out of 10 party leaders voted to ask mugabe to. The restaurant chain, which began in a small restaurant in rosettenville back in 1987, asks ever wondered what would happen if four blue light brigades met at. Nando s is getting fired up again, this time with their farewell message to mugabe. South african fastfood chain nandos has distanced itself from an advert currently circulating on social media platforms such as whatsapp and facebook. Nandos drops last dictator advert following zimbabwe. After zanu pfaligned group chipangano threatened action against nando s for flighting a satirical advert featuring zimbabwean president robert mugabe via dstv, the fastfood chain has. A south african fast food chain has withdrawn a tv advert which pokes fun at zimbabwes president robert mugabe as the last dictator standing.
Nandos distances itself from mugabe fall ad the mail. Here s a look at our favourite nando s tv adverts over the years. Nov 29, 2011 nandos chicken ad enrages mugabe militants. Absa claps back at nandos, capitec and nedbank join in the. Dec 01, 2011 nandos drops last dictator advert following zimbabwe protest nandos, the south african fast food chain, has withdrawn an advert that depicts robert mugabe, zimbabwes president, as the last. Chairman mao singing karaoke and saddam hussein frolicking in his underwear all lend this politicallycharged advert a sense of. The bravest ad they did was the mugabe last dictator standing.
Menu eat menu find a nando s products recipes explore our brand story the story of periperi ads archive talk to nando s creativity news work careers about us why nando. Nandos distances itself from mugabe fall meme ad south african fastfood chain nandos has distanced itself from an advert currently circulating on social media platforms such as whatsapp and. Apparently the fact that he is slowly starving 15 million people,caused the worst famine in africa, and driven out of the country 6 millions zimbabweans are not as offensive as this ad. Nando s distances itself from mugabe fall meme ad south african fastfood chain nando s has distanced itself from an advert currently circulating on social media platforms such as whatsapp and.
Nandos just burned absa with a hilarious ad featuring. The print advertisement also lists a youtube address, where the television advertisement can be viewed. Their logo is the famous portuguese symbol, the rooster of barcelos. Marketing manager for nandos, sepanta bagherpour will fill us in on the sometimes fowl play. Founded in johannesburg in 1987, nando s operates over outlets in 35 countries. Nando s is always on top when it comes to advertising, their adverts are always a little tongue and cheek and sometimes down right to the point. An advert for fastfood chain nandos using the now instantlyrecognisable image of zimbabwe president robert mugabe falling is a fake, the company said on thursday. Nandos hilarious new advert roasts south african politics. Nandos axes zimbabwes robert mugabe dictator advert bbc news. Nando s periperi, the south african chicken chain that has been spreading its tentacles throughout the washington region, has landed itself in a spot of trouble. Brief excerpt from a prophetic 1976 speech by enoch powell set to modern footage.
Robert mugabe last dictator standing ad axed by nandos. The rambunctious fast food outfit, headquarted in south africa caused a hullabaloo in 2011 after releasing a video which depicted president mugabe as a lonely dictator reminiscing nostalgic past joys with fallen dictators, muammar gaddafi, sadam hussein, iddi amin, pw botha, and another unidentified. Heres a look at our favourite nando s tv adverts over the years. Nando s mugabe ad causes controversy in south africa.
It gave the brand its first taste of social media with 2. Founded in johannesburg in 1987, nando s operates over 1,000 outlets in 35 countries. Youtube social media users are disappointed by what has been dubbed a weak response from the bank. Dec 01, 2011 nandos, the fastfood chain, has pulled a television advert that mocked robert mugabe, zimbabwes veteran president, after it sparked a backlash in his home country. Nando s brilliantly calls on us south africans to fix our shit in new ad video nando s are back at it with another brilliant fulllength advert.
Robert mugabe, saddam hussein star in a nandos ad eater dc. Fruit vendor kicks away a smoke bomb in the new nandos ad image. Nando s drops last dictator advert following zimbabwe protest nando s, the south african fast food chain, has withdrawn an advert that depicts robert mugabe, zimbabwes president, as the last. Examples of the gameplay include using the white privilege card to get out of jail. Mugabe christmas party dictators those were the days my friends pol pot mao kaddafhi kaddafi. Nandos mugabe ad causes controversy in south africa bbc news. Sabc chickened out and refused to air the new nando s diversity ad claiming that the message in nandos s diversity campaign violated the electronics communications and transactions act and. Nandos wins social media with their farewell message to mugabe. Fast food franchise, nando s, has had a print version of their banned television advertisement published in the sunday times video. South african fastfood chain nando s has distanced itself from an advert currently circulating on social media platforms such as whatsapp and facebook.
Sabc chickened out and refused to air the new nandos diversity ad claiming that the message in nandoss diversity campaign violated the. Absa claps back at nandos, capitec and nedbank join in. Thats the premise of a new ad from south africabased fastfood chain nando s, which has scored a viral hit by depicting zimbabwes president or rather, a lookalike all alone at a festive dinner table once crowded with his fellow dictators. Robert mugabe stars in nando s last dictator standing advertisement, in which the longtime. Nando s new tv advert is throwing some vicious shade, with a burn so bad even we felt it the ad pokes fun at the look of many adverts in south africa these days, and takes a clear shot at recent campaigns from absa and absolut vodka. Jul 17, 2016 in a latest video captured in the youtube platform first lady grace mugabe has been seen dancing careless to jah prayzas eriza music a behaviour which might not be expected from from a wife for. The new nando s ad, you people, aims to highlight the ways in which south africans typically stereotype one another and the hypocrisies that go with that. Grace mugabe captured dancing carelessly in a youtube video. Nandos drops last dictator advert following zimbabwe protest. Nando s was forced to withdraw the advert, however, after its staff in zimbabwe received threats from groups loyal to mugabe. The 90yearold takes a tumble after appearing to miss a step outside the airport. A south african fast food chain has withdrawn a tv advert which pokes fun at zimbabwe s president robert mugabe as the last dictator standing. Nandos is always on top when it comes to advertising, their adverts are always a little tongue and cheek and sometimes down right to the point. Nandos commercial last dictator standing very funny youtube.
An advert for fast food chain nando s, using the now instantlyrecognisable image of zimbabwe president robert mugabe falling, is a fake, the company said on thursday. Fast food chain nandos withdraws a tv advert in south africa which pokes. According to nando s, you people is a phrase often used by south africans when describing people who are different from them. The post new nandos mzansipoli ad leaves south africa in stitches appeared first on memeburn. The zimbabwean franchise of the chicken restaurant chain, nando s, has distanced itself from an advert released by its south african counterparts, which depicts robert mugabe as the last dictator. Nando s south africa last week sparked controversy with a toungueincheek advertising campaign showing world dictators spending quality time together. Jun 09, 2018 absa claps back at nandos, capitec and nedbank join in kaunda selisho fruit vendor kicks away a smoke bomb in the new nandos ad image. Nando s ad vernon koekemoer and chuck norris duration. A truly global brand, it employs around 30,000 people and has at least a thousand restaurants selling the spicy hot chicken brand in places like washington, london and johannesburg. Nandos distances itself from mugabe fall meme ad newsday.
Controversial nando s advert features mugabe, gaddafi and chairman mao video. Unlike our broadcasters, were giving you the right to choose, a banner at the bottom of the advertisement reads. Feb 05, 2015 zimbabwe s president robert mugabe falls down a set of steps after speaking to supporters in harare. This advert from nandos did it all for me it made me laugh, it made me reflect upon the tumultuous events of 2011, and even made me feel a twinge of sympathy but only for a second for someone i never usually would. Robert mugabe falls down steps after speech in zimbabwe video. Controversial advert maker and chicken franchise nandos has again introduced a hilariously witty advert. Nandos gets nation cackling with hilarious game called. Nandos axes zimbabwes robert mugabe dictator advert. At least with these ads, you can pretend it is the periperi that is making you cry. South africabased fastfood chain nando s has pulled an ad that depicts robert mugabe as the last dictator standing, after youth militia threatens punitive action against nando s zimbabwe.