Music meets art at Spotify Moments in Lagos

On Thursday in Lagos, Spotify demonstrated the intersection of music, art and food through an experiential event called #SpotifyMoments, bringing together influencers, media, creators and visual artists to launch a VIP program.

The event is best described as a creative blend of Naija Spotify playlists, delicious food and great atmosphere.

of Red Door Gallery, Victoria Island The event featured 35 artworks and menus inspired by five different African playlists: Spotify, Alter-NATIVE, Naija Bars, Naija Traffic Jams, Hot Hits Naija and African Heat.

At the gathering, Victor Okpala, Spotify’s West Africa Artist and Label Partnerships Manager, said that across Africa, Spotify intersects music with other cultural elements to enhance the listening experience.

“Nigeria’s contemporary art scene is as globally recognized as its music, and we aim to create a platform for collaboration between music, art and other cultural elements that bring Nigeria’s music to life. are working on.”

The works of young Nigerian art talents Chinaza Nkemka, James Adebayo, Chijioke Anyacho, Kentar Kachina, Odinakachi Okoroafor, Abigail Esotelika Ogen and Sotonye Jumbo cross classical, contemporary and postmodern art. It is displayed across.

Each piece tells a different story inspired by other songs on our Spotify playlist. One of his artworks, “Monday Morning on 3MB”, was inspired by the Naija Traffic Jams playlist and speaks to the bright and chaotic nature of Lagos traffic.

More than just painting, the evening saw a fusion of music and food, with Chef Benedict creating a 10-course menu for guests to enjoy the best of Afro cuisine and Nigerian music.

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From technique to impeccable presentation to delicious flavor profiles, the chef had guests sing along to tunes from his menu backed by a Spotify playlist. Each item on the menu is inspired by songs and infused with Nigerian ingredients to further showcase the intersection of music and food.

Guests also enjoyed an exciting performance by Tenaviolinist, one of Nigeria’s finest violinists, as well as DJ TohBahd, who serenaded guests upon arrival at the event and provided the event’s soundtrack. They both thrilled their guests with Spotify’s hottest Nigerian playlists.

Earlier this year, Spotify created #SpotifyMoments in South Africa. This, along with top chef her Wandile Mabaso, where music, food and wine intersect, combined great food and music to excite guests.