Spotify has described its three-week experiential pop-up, Greasy Tunes Café, held in Lagos, as a dynamic celebration of music, culture, and creativity that brought together artists and fans in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.
Okumu said the event built a strong bridge between artists, music lovers, and cultural enthusiasts while showcasing the essence of Nigeria’s creative spirit.
“It celebrated the powerful simplicity of what makes Nigerians proud—our food, our music, and our cultural heartbeat,” she said.
According to her, the café also provided a platform for emerging talents, spotlighting Spotify Fresh Finds artists who are redefining the local music scene with originality and fearless experimentation.
The lineup featured vibrant new voices including Famous Pluto, Mavo, Braye, Amaeya, FirstKlaz, Fimi, Tolibian, YOSA, and Kunmie, all of whom brought fresh energy and innovation to their performances.
Okumu noted that the initiative reflected the growing diversity and evolution of Nigeria’s music industry, which continues to influence global sounds.
“The energy in Lagos was electric—you could feel the pulse of connection between the people, the music, and the culture,” she said. “That authentic spirit is why Nigerian music keeps breaking boundaries and resonating across the world.”
The experience culminated in the “Dirty, Sexy Rave,” hosted by the Vogue Boys, a high-energy finale that celebrated Lagos youth culture through fashion, dance, and music.
The event also featured the screening of “Afrobeat Rebellion,” a documentary that paid tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti and inspired a new generation to embrace Afrobeats’ revolutionary roots.
Okumu affirmed that Greasy Tunes Café will be remembered as a groundbreaking model for cultural collaboration, proving how creative partnerships can spotlight Nigeria’s music and amplify its influence globally.
She added that Spotify remains committed to supporting authentic African sounds and strengthening its connection with the continent’s ever-evolving creative community.