Captain Morgan Brings Some Spice to Africa as New Pack Design Launches across the Continent

Captain Morgan is today launching its first ever pan-African campaign, ‘Spice On Africa’ and debuting a vibrant new pack design following the global launch of the Spice On campaign last year. 

The new high tempo TVC is set against Nigerian Afrobeats singer, songwriter Yemi Alade’s upbeat track ‘Baddie’ and is voiced by award-winning comedian Mpho Popps in South Africa and multi-talented music artist Barak Jacuzzi in Kenya. Yemi is a cultural force across Africa, and with back-to-back MTV Africa awards under her belt, is bringing the dynamism of African music to the global stage. 

Celebrating a group of friends that bring their individuality to the table, the TVC follows our protagonist as she moves through a series of vibrant settings on her way to a DJ set. The protagonist brings her own ‘spice’ to each scene with playful twists on how to enjoy Captain Morgan. From a watermelon punchbowl to a BBQ pineapple & lemonade, she inspires her crew to get creative, culminating in someone dunking a chicken wing into their Captain & Cola. 

The creative sees Captain Morgan debut its vibrant new pack design in Africa, putting the quality, flavour and spice of the liquid at the forefront of the design. The new pack also includes a refreshed version of the brand’s famous Captain icon, maintaining recognizability while allowing the liquid to shine through as the hero. 

Initially launching in Kenya and South Africa before being rolled out to Nigeria later this year and markets across Africa, the digital first campaign will run through the line with a 45 second TV commercial, social and digital edits as well as appearing in out of home and both on and off-trade retail channels. 

Samori Gambrah, global brand director, Captain Morgan said, “The new ‘Spice On Africa’ campaign is the first pan-African campaign we’ve seen at Captain Morgan and highlights our commitment to growing the brand in the region. Spice is what makes Captain Morgan delicious, but it’s also an attitude – and this campaign is all about celebrating those who bring their unique ‘spice’ to the party. I’ve loved working with our Captain Morgan teams and creative talent across Africa on this campaign.’ 

The TVC stars talent from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa and was created by creative agency RPM which worked with acclaimed director Kyle Lewis and South African production company EGG films in Cape Town to bring the creative to life.  

Lesibane Mohale, senior creative at RPM, commented, “The vibe and energy on set was very special. With the cast coming from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, an amazing crew and our director, Kyle Lewis, this exciting production was a melting pot of diverse talent and unique cultures coming together. We wanted this campaign to connect with our audience by showcasing the warmth, vibrancy and spirit that can be found across this incredible continent, and it was a spirit that could be found on set.” 

Creative agency Bulletproof was appointed by Captain Morgan to design the new pack which is now rolling out across Africa.