Former United States President Barack Obama has included songs by Nigerian singers Rema and Asake in his favorite music list for 2024.
Obama released his favorite songs list on Saturday, featuring Rema’s “Yayo” and Asake’s “Active,” which features Travis Scott.
Other African artists on the list include Tyla from South Africa, with her track “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. Additionally, Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji appeared on the list with their songs “A Bar Song” and “Kehlani.”
The list also features familiar names like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G, each with a song.
Sharing his list on X, Obama wrote, “Here are my favorite songs from this year! Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
