By Daniel Edu
Former United States President Barack Obama has included five Nigerian music sensations in his 2023 end-of-the-year favorite music playlist. The notable artists are Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, and Olamide.
In his customary annual tradition, Obama shared the 28-track playlist on his verified Facebook account, featuring a diverse selection of songs from various genres and global artists.
Davido earned a spot on the list with his Grammy Award-nominated track ‘Unavailable,’ featuring Musa Keys, while Burna Boy’s ‘Sittin’ on Top of the World,’ featuring British rapper 21 Savage, also made the prestigious collection.
Asake, a YBNL signee, appeared on the list with his hit track ‘Amapiano,’ featuring Olamide, and Grammy Award winner Tems secured a spot with her latest single, ‘Me & U.’
Captioning the post, Obama invited suggestions, stating, “Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.” This acknowledgment by the former president adds to the international recognition and acclaim for the mentioned Nigerian music stars.
