{
  "id": 15175853,
  "title": "I avoid X Spaces and TikTok Lives because people can derail you – Samini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/i-avoid-x-spaces-and-tiktok-lives-because-people-can-derail-you-samini",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:06:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/samini/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian reggae and dancehall icon Samini has revealed his reluctance to participate in interactive social media platforms like X Spaces and TikTok Live. According to Samini, these platforms can provide anonymous individuals the chance to launch personal attacks on public figures, which could hurt their brands. He explained that while engaging in discussions on social media, he prefers to handle them personally rather than participating in public live sessions where faceless individuals can derail him with excessive comments. Samini made this statement during the media launch of his annual concert, the Samini Xperience, held in Accra on October 16, 2026. In addition to introducing the event's plans and reflecting on his career, Samini also discussed the challenges he has faced in the music industry and how he has remained relevant despite the emergence of new acts. Despite the speculation about his relevance due to the arrival of new talent, Samini remains confident and emphasizes the importance of staying true to his path and remaining relevant in the constantly evolving music industry.",
  "summary": "By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian reggae and dancehall legend Samini has explained why he has largely stayed away from interactive social media platforms such as X Spaces and TikTok Live. According to him, these platforms often give faceless individuals the opportunity to provoke public figures with personal attacks that could damage their brands. “For things […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}