{
  "id": 10087319,
  "title": "Coca-Cola Nigeria marks 75th anniversary with Johnny Drille anthem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/coca-cola-nigeria-marks-75th-anniversary-with-johnny-drille-anthem",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/coca-cola-nigeria-marks-75th-anniversary-with-johnny-drille-anthem/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coca-Cola Nigeria commemorated its 75th anniversary in the country with a unique anthem featuring singer Johnny Drille and a choir of 75 members. The anthem, released on September 25, aims to reflect the brand's long-standing relationship with Nigerians, going beyond being just a commercial jingle. Each choir member represents a year of Coca-Cola's presence in Nigeria since it arrived in 1951. Johnny Drille, known for songs like \"Wait For Me\" and \"Loving is Harder,\" chose this project due to his background in choral music, which aligns well with the anniversary theme. The number 75 is central to the concept, with the choir's members symbolizing the years of shared experiences between the brand and its consumers. Drille's emotive vocals lead the 75-voice choir, creating a musical representation of the brand's history. Coca-Cola Nigeria's anniversary activities, including special packaging and consumer engagements, complement the musical tribute, emphasizing local identity and shared memories.",
  "summary": "Coca-Cola Nigeria is marking its 75th anniversary with a new anthem featuring singer Johnny Drille and a 75-member choir to celebrate its history in the co Read More: https://punchng.com/coca-cola-nigeria-marks-75th-anniversary-with-johnny-drille-anthem/",
  "key_points": [
    "Coca-Cola Nigeria celebrates 75th anniversary in country",
    "Johnny Drille performs anthem with 75-member choir",
    "Choir members symbolize 75 years of shared experiences"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}