By Jesusemen Oratokhai
Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his annual summer playlist, showcasing a diverse selection of tracks from around the world. This year’s list proudly features Nigerian music stars Tems and Rema, alongside South African singer Tyla.
Obama’s African picks include Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’, Rema’s ‘Yayo’, and Tyla’s ‘Jump’ featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. Notably, Nigerian-American country music star Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ takes the top spot on the playlist.
Sharing the playlist on X, Obama wrote: “As summer winds down, I wanted to share some songs I’ve been listening to lately – my playlist always features an eclectic mix. I hope you discover something new to enjoy!”
The playlist boasts a wide range of artists and genres, reflecting Obama’s diverse musical tastes.