{
  "id": 15389052,
  "title": "Samini explains why he avoids X Spaces and TikTok Live",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/samini-explains-why-he-avoids-x-spaces-and-tiktok-live",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:51:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/samini-explains-why-he-avoids-x-spaces-and-tiktok-live/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned Ghanaian dancehall artist Samini has revealed his decision not to join X Spaces or TikTok Live for the sake of entertaining online viewers. The musician, launching his Samini Xperience 2026 concert in Accra's Dansoman suburb, stressed that any fan interaction on these platforms must offer a meaningful purpose. Samini, wary of online disrespect, argued that social media has made celebrities more accessible, allowing fans to criticize and contact them from their phones. This ease of access, he believes, encourages individuals to address established artists in disrespectful ways. Despite his stance, Samini remains open to participating in X Spaces or TikTok Live if the engagement provides genuine professional value or contributes meaningfully to his work. His team would carefully consider the individuals involved and the value they could bring to the conversation or project.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian dancehall star Samini says he will not join X Spaces or TikTok Live simply to entertain online audiences, insisting that any interaction with fans on such platforms must serve a meaningful purpose. The award-winning musician made the remarks at the launch of Samini Xperience 2026, Dansoman Edition, on Friday, October 16, as he prepares […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Samini explains why he avoids X Spaces, TikTok Live sessions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/samini-explains-why-he-avoids-x-spaces-tiktok-live-sessions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:20:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}