In his annual tradition, 44th US President Barack Obama shares a list of songs he plays every summer, and over the years, some Afrobeats songs have made the list.
On July 20, 2023, Obama released his annual summer playlist for the year and Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy made the cut with his latest record ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’.
Burna Boy isn’t the only Nigerian on the list with Ayra Starr’s 2023 release ‘Sability’ also making the list.
They join other international superstars such as Jorja Smith, SZA, J Hus, Drake, Nas, and Rosalia on the playlist that comprises both classic and new records.
Burna Boy has previously featured on Obama’s annual summer playlist with ‘Last Last’ making the cut in 2022. Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ also made Obama’s 2022 end-of-the-year playlist.
Other Nigerians who have been featured on Obama’s playlists include Wizkid, Rema, and Tems.
Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer — a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what I’ve missed. pic.twitter.com/H2Do2iaD1p
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2023