Barack Obama the\u00a0 Former US President\u00a0 has unveiled his eagerly awaited 2024 summer playlist, featuring a vibrant blend of global and local talent.<\/p>\n
Among the selected artists are Nigeria’s rising stars, Tems and Rema, who have earned coveted spots on the prestigious playlist.<\/p>\n
Tems’ soulful hit “Love Me Jeje” from her debut album is included, showcasing her emotional depth and captivating style. Meanwhile, Rema’s chart-topping single “Yayo” from his sophomore album “Rave & Roses” (not “HEIS”) has also made the cut, boasting an impressive 60 million streams on Spotify and topping the charts in Greece.<\/p>\n
Obama shared the playlist on his X handle, saying, “As summer winds down, I’m excited to share some of my recent favorite tunes \u2013 and, as always, I’ve curated an eclectic mix. I hope you discover something new to enjoy!”<\/p>\n
Obama\u2019s playlist also features Charli XCX\u2019s \u201c365,\u201d Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cTexas Hold \u2018Em,\u201d Tommy Richman\u2019s \u201cMillion Dollar Baby,\u201d \u201cWanna Be\u201d by Glorilla & Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish\u2019s \u201cCHIHIRO,\u201d as well as classic tracks like 2Pac\u2019s \u201cHow Do U Want It\u201d featuring K-Ci & JoJo and Bob Dylan\u2019s \u201cSilvio.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recall during a recent interview with influencer Carter Gregory (thecarterb), Obama revealed that his daughters, Sasha and Malia, play a key role in keeping his musical tastes current and broadening his musical horizons.<\/p>\n
\u201cI get referrals from my daughters \u2014 which keeps me not stuck in the \u201980s,\u201d the former president told Mr Gregory.<\/p>\n