Fanta ‘Wanta Fanta’

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards March 2025 – View Showcase

CRAFT MENTION (SOUND – ORIGINAL MUSIC CRAFT)
Fanta ‘Wanta Fanta’
Pressure Cooker Studios | Pressure Cooker Studios & Werner Von Waltsleben

Awarded by Gale Maimane

Judges comment: ‘A cute and nostalgic jingle. The tension between the shots and lyrics kept me excited to see and HEAR the next Fanta fantasy.’ – Gale Maimane, Director at Darling Films

ABOUT THE WORK
The iconic Wanta Fanta jingle is back—this time with a proudly South African twist! In collaboration with Fanta and Hogarth, we reimagined this classic, infusing it with the infectious energy of Amapiano to create a fresh, modern anthem that’s impossible to forget. At the heart of this reinvention is Chley (Siphesihle Nkosi), an Amapiano superstar in the South African and International music scene, whose distinct sound and vibrant performance bring an authentic and contemporary edge to the track.

The composition, written by Werner von Waltsleben and supervised and collaborated with Keith Kavayi, seamlessly captures the unmistakable spirit of South African music. And the impact? in the first month; Over 9 million views on YouTube and counting! The track has taken on a life of its own, with multiple TikTok stars creating their own dance challenges and everyone from your kids to your granny humming the iconic “Wanta Fanta” throughout the day.

The goal was simple—create an earworm that sticks—and we’ve done exactly that. With an fun narrative, a powerful partnership with Hogarth, and a song that has truly connected with audiences. Pressure Cooker Studios is proud to have delivered a composition that brings joy, energy, and South African flavour to the world. (with some more versions to come – stay tuned!!) We hope you love it as much as we do!
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CREDITS
Client/Brand: The Coca-Cola Company
Senior Manager Consumer: Mbongeni Mthabela-Kgodungwe

Agency & Creative Agency: (Not IDIDTHAT members)

Music & Sound: Pressure Cooker Studios
Original Composition by: Pressure Cooker Studios and Werner Von Waltsleben
Music Supervision: Keith Kavayi
Pressure Cooker Studios Producer: Chloe Ellis

Vocalist: Chley (Siphesihle Nkosi)

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