Barack Obama, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy
In his usual tradition to unfold songs he listens to in the Summer, former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama has included songs by Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr in his 2023 list.
The 44th American leader unveiled the list via his Twitter handle on Thursday night.
˜Sittin On Top Of The World by Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy featuring US-based British rapper, 21 Savage, and Ayra Starrs ˜Sability were the only afrobeats songs on the playlist.
Like I do every year, here are some songs Ive been listening to this summer - a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what Ive missed.Pic.twitter.com/H2Do2iaD1p
-Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2023
Sharing the playlist, Obama wrote, Like I do every year, here are some songs Ive been listening to this summer - a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what Ive missed.
The Nigerian music stars joined other superstars like Jorja Smith, SZA, J Hus, Drake, Nas, and Rosalia on the playlist that comprises both classic and new records.
Recall this is not the first time either Burna Boy or Ayra Starr had featured on Obamas annual summer playlist with ˜Last Last and ˜Rush making the cut in 2022.
Wizkid, Rema, and Tems are also other Nigerian artists who have featured in the list. (Vanguard)
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