{
  "id": 18531139,
  "title": "D’banj brings foreign songs to Nigeria via USSD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dbanj-brings-foreign-songs-to-nigeria-via-ussd-18531139",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dbanj-brings-foreign-songs-to-nigeria-via-ussd/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian musician D’banj has collaborated with international music company Cinq Music Group to bring selected foreign recordings to Nigerian fans through USSD technology. This partnership will allow fans to access and purchase full-track downloads and caller ring-back tones featuring international artists such as T.I. and Rihanna. The service aims to make globally renowned music available within the Nigerian market, using locally designed payment methods. The initiative is seen as a significant step towards integrating international music into the domestic music ecosystem, providing a platform for artists to engage directly with their fans. D’banj emphasized that the partnership would help create value for music rights holders and strengthen the relationship between musicians and their audiences.",
  "summary": "Nigerian artist, Oladapo Oyebanji, popularly known as D’banj, has partnered with international music company, Cinq Music Group, to make selected international recordings available to Nigerian music fans through USSD. Read More: https://punchng.com/dbanj-brings-foreign-songs-to-nigeria-via-ussd/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "AFRICOM’s energy conversation brings Nigeria, Kenya into focus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/africoms-energy-conversation-brings-nigeria-kenya-into-focus",
        "published": "2026-11-06T16:39:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}