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WannaHowzit:
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is the most prolific fast-food brand in South Africa, with the American fried chicken giant boasting 1,052 stores in the country – the fifth-largest market globally.

KFC first opened its doors 75 years ago when the famous Colonel Harland Sanders created a recipe for fried chicken with a list of 11 secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of his kitchen door.

Today, the company still follows this recipe in its 27,000 restaurants in over 145 countries and territories around the world.

KFC has rapidly grown, with a new restaurant opening somewhere in the world every six hours.

South Africa has not been excluded from this growth, as the American fast-food giant now has 1,052 stores in the country.

However, its growth in South Africa has been far from easy. KFC had to contend with international sanctions and stiff local competition.

KFC launched in South Africa in 1971 and grew quickly around the country. This growth was halted in 1987 as the company was forced to divest its outlets and trademarks to a South African holding company called Devco.

This was after the US Congress passed a law forbidding American companies from owning South African assets due to the government’s policy of Apartheid.

KFC continued to earn an administrative fee from Devco, and its 120 franchisee-owned stores were unaffected.

The company reacquired its former assets when sanctions were lifted in 1994. By then, there were around 300 KFC outlets in the country.

KFC has since grown into South Africa’s largest fast-food outlet, with 1,052 stores in the country, according to its owner Yum! Brands’ financial results for the third quarter of 2023.

Only 49 are directly owned by the company, and the other 1,003 are franchisee-owned. The company has grown by 44 stores in the past year.

The fried chicken giant is also the most popular fast-food brand in the country, with 10 million South Africans eating there at least once in the past four weeks, according to a study by Eighty20.

Wow! The black man and chicken go hand in hand!

Ladycoolbreeze:
Good morning what do you expect? When the father of APC is a chief prof in forgery.

Abi

AnietiePictures:
Let's keep our fingers crossed......OBO for the Grammy

Abi

peacettw:
Truly proud of Davido. My all time favourite artist. I hope you win this cos you deserve it

Same here!

PHAYOL81:
Go on boy, you've paid your dues

Abi

NeckingNgulping:
I'm rooting for you buddy. Go get it..

Same here!

AnietiePictures:
Feel will give him the Grammy
....dem go feel it!

Same here! Thinking that is where his first Grammy will be coming from.

Focusmind:
This is his time. He will win at least one of the categories

Abi

MrTed:
Congratulations to Davido on his 3 Grammy nominations! He deserves to win for the following reasons:

He is a pioneer of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is a global phenomenon now, but Davido was one of the artists who helped to put it on the map. He has been releasing hit songs for over a decade, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Drake.
His music is innovative and exciting. Davido is not afraid to experiment with different sounds and genres. His music is always fresh and exciting, and he is constantly pushing the boundaries of Afrobeats.
He is a global superstar. Davido has a massive following all over the world. He has sold out stadiums and arenas on multiple continents, and his music is streamed millions of times every day.
His album "Timeless" is a masterpiece. It is a cohesive and well-crafted album that showcases Davido's versatility as an artist. The album features a mix of uptempo dance tracks and slower ballads, and it is sure to appeal to a wide range of listeners.
Here are some specific examples of why Davido deserves to win each of his nominated categories:

Best Global Album: "Timeless" is a truly global album. It features collaborations with artists from all over the world, including Nigeria, Ghana, the United States, and Jamaica. The album also incorporates a wide range of musical styles, from Afrobeats to pop to R&B.
Best African Performance: "Unavailable" is one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of all time. It has over 100 million views on YouTube, and it has been streamed millions of times on Spotify. The song is a catchy and upbeat tune with a positive message.
Best Global Music Performance: "Feel" is another massive Afrobeats hit. It is a slow-tempo ballad with a beautiful melody. Davido's vocals are on point, and the song is sure to touch the hearts of listeners all over the world.
I am confident that Davido will win at least one Grammy Award in 2024. He is a deserving artist, and his music is loved by people all over the world. I am excited to see what he achieves next.

Exactly! Especially the Feel song.

TheWinterBird:
He will definitely win this time. It's your time Davido. You've been deserving of a
Grammy/Grammies for far too long now. Congratulations in advance.

Exactly!

Sabadon:


I pray he wins so he can silence the naysayers
David has payed his dues from the time of damiduro to kante

Abi

nlfpmod:
Elated Davido has reacted to his 3 Grammy nominations.

Davido was nominated in 3 Grammy categories:

Best Global Music Performance (FEEL, Davido)

Best African Music Performance (“UNAVAILABLE,” Davido feat. Musa Keys)

Best Global Music Album (Timeless, Davido)

Reacting, Davido posted on social media:

Abi. Congratulations in advance Baddest. Your first Grammy will likely be the Feel song category. That Feel song was great and is an evergreen song.

BigDawsNet:
Davido finally

Abi

kinghold:
David all d way!

Same here!

stano2:
Chance for David

Abi

free2ryhme:
2023 is a good year for nigerian music

You can say that again!

Administration1:
Finally Davido

Abi. Hoping Feel wins!

Esther125:
https://.ng/2023/11/02/nlc-i-was-beaten-god-mustve-taken-time-to-create-me-ajaero-narrates-ordeal-in-police-custody/

That is the APC Nigerians continue to vote for comrade. The home of thugs!

wonlasewonimi:
Not in our lifetime bro.

Abi

Mindlog:
Reason, I can afford to not be too invested in Nigeria's excruciating issues....I just intermittently peak in while I live my live in a different Country.

Abi

mcquin:
Mention the countries currently as poor/broke as Nigeria that borrows to purchase billions of naira vehicle for First Lady, NASS and a presidential yatch for the president.

Good question!

Mindlog:
They love their chains.....learned helplessness.

You can say that again!

AliEzeOlu:
Tinubu has come with a new craze... Which one come be "Presidential Yatch" again

When we are crying that the Presidential Jets are too much and should be reduced, Baba T come dey add Yatch join our expenses??

It seems to be that Tinubu is more irresponsible in expenses than the Daura Dullardhino.

But wait o, Nigerian, Aren't we supposed to start protesting already

Tribalistic people protest? *Laughs in French* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[quote author=int0x80 post=126738446][/quote]Abi o!

CSTRR:
A yacht is not a naval ship, you clown.

It's a pleasure boat.

Navies don't operate yachts, billionaires with more money than sense do.

You get am! Why you even dey answer the bozo?

Basicend:
They are still standing on Tinubu's manhood / mandate. . whereas, ordinary N1,000 bread, they can't buy. .

Rodents indeed. .

Abi

keymatt:
We coconut 🥥 head agbadorians are in full support of our god Tinubu buying a yatch for Nigeria. Even though we have never entered a yatch and are going to bed hungry, we belive Tinubu yatch will favor us and our families.

Pickmycall:
So this is the dividend of our sacrifices?

The politicians get to flex in luxury! You guys were warned about him but did you hear?

Prisco4luv:
Am crying 😭 honestly.
I didn't vote him sha.
I cry for nigerians.

Crying for Nigerians? Not me! They are reaping the rewards of their bad decisions even after being warned.

wonlasewonimi:
One day one day Nigerians will have sense

You think so? I don't! At least, not in our lifetime!

Reference:
Naso. Just as the Presidential aircraft are part of the Airforce used to bomb terrorists.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dodada:
Too many mumus dey this country. Presidential Yatch is NOT for the president. It is part of the Navy Fleet. Its name is just PRESIDENTIAL. Go school una no go go, make u na see una lives for outside.

E ma puro fun ra yin! Ki kuku she awa le n tan.