{
  "id": 12160423,
  "title": "Spotify makes fandom the ticket with debut Surround Sound experience in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/spotify-makes-fandom-the-ticket-with-debut-surround-sound-experience",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:37:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/spotify-makes-fandom-the-ticket-with-debut-surround-sound-experience-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spotify unveiled a groundbreaking Surround Sound experience in Lagos, delivering a unique concert atmosphere that transcended traditional ticketing and fan engagement. The event, held at Livespot, a compact venue brimming with anticipation, featured two nights of performances by Tems and Runtown, two of the most-streamed female African artists and Grammy winners.\n\nTems, a two-time Grammy winner in her career-defining decade, captivated audiences with her energetic performance of \"Crazy Tings.\" She humorously remarked, \"I was confused; I thought they said I didn’t have fans in Nigeria,\" dismantling any doubt about her global reach. Her music, deeply rooted in Lagos, resonated with the intimate crowd, who felt a personal connection to her lyrics and the artist's humility.\n\nMeanwhile, Runtown's set ran on the same philosophy of artist-fan intimacy. His performance mirrored Tems' approach, emphasizing the importance of forging genuine connections between artists and their fans. The carefully curated guest list allowed select individuals to stand close to their favorite stars, while everyone else marveled at the exclusivity of the experience.\n\nOne such privileged individual was Lisa Asowata, a university student, budding model, and vlogger who had never seen Tems live before. She described the intimate setting as \"so intimate,\" feeling Tems' personality and humility through the music. The event not only showcased the power of Spotify's algorithm in connecting global audiences with their favorite artists but also highlighted the profound impact of personalized experiences in the music industry.",
  "summary": "After several highly coveted nights in Lagos, I was hunting for the right words to sum it all up. Then, as I left for my flight back to Ghana, I passed by a plain billboard that said it for me: “Your Spotify knows you best.” Nobody announced the shows. There was no ticketing link. No […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Spotify launches Surround Sound experience in Lagos",
    "Tems and Runtown perform to global audience",
    "Exclusive guest list enhances intimate concert atmosphere"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}