Koo Revives Tradition With iGwijo In Heartfelt 'A Song For Ma' Campaign Celebrating Mothers Nationwide
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Koo and our mothers have lived side by side for over 80 years, and this year the brand is taking that bond a step further by using iGwijo; a traditional form of call-and-response singing – as a way to unify the nation in gratitude. iGwijo, often used to uplift and inspire, becomes a platform for everyday South Africans to say 'Thank you, Mom' in their own unforgettable way.
“Mothers don’t just make meals – they make memories,” says Neo Dikamotse, marketing manager for Koo at Tiger Brands. “And so many of those memories are flavoured with Koo. With A Song for Ma, we’re saying thank you with rhythm, heart, and harmony. This campaign goes beyond Mother’s Day and celebrates every mother and mother figure who continues to show up with care, strength, and a plate full of love.”
The initiative draws inspiration from the iconic 'Thank you, Mom' jingle that echoed through South African homes over 30 years ago, giving rise to a modern-day revival rooted in the same enduring love. With its own national singing competition, A Song for Ma encourages South Africans to express what they’ve always felt but perhaps never said – with music, unity, and joy.
Excited to be at the helm of the anthem, the Gwijo Squad said: “We’re incredibly honoured and excited to be partnering with Koo on such a powerful and meaningful movement,” said the Squad. “Being able to pay tribute to extraordinary women through igwijo – something so culturally rich – is special. This is more than just a song. It’s a love letter to the women who fed us, raised us, and shaped us.”
The Koo Song for Ma competition invites South Africans to raise their voices in celebration, calling on schools across the country to compose and perform their most powerful Gwijo tributes to the remarkable women who shape our lives with full energy and team spirit dressed in uniform, representing themselves and their schools. The video should be one to two minutes long. Rally the school to perform A Song for Ma, whether it's an anthem or war cry, pupils must make something specially created to thank Mom for how she has fed their bodies and souls.
Schools or students must tag @KooFoodSA in the caption and use the hashtag #KooThankYouMom. Participants stand a higher chance of winning when they mention how their moms used Koo in their meals and how those meals made them feel. The caption must include the school's full name. The competition will run from 29 April to 31 May 2025.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply someone looking to pay tribute to a mother figure, the Koo Song for Ma competition is a unique and meaningful way to experience the appreciation this Mother’s Day and for the students, a chance to win cash prizes up to R30,000 for themselves and prizes to the value of R200,000 for their school. These include a possible revamp your tuck shop, a chance to have a cafeteria upgraded for the school or musical instruments or transportation that's Koo branded.
Follow Koo’s social media pages on Facebook: @KooFoodZA, X: @Koo_Food, Instagram: @Koofoodsa to find more on how you can enter and the amazing prices up for grabs.
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