Rema, Asake make 2024 Obama playlist

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his anticipated annual playlist, featuring his top picks for 2024.

According to the playlists shared on Obama’s verified X (formally Twitter) account on Saturday, the list boasts a diverse lineup of artists and genres, with Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor well well-known as Rema and Asake born Ahmed Ololade making a notable appearance.

Rema’s hit single “Yayo” earned a spot on the playlist, solidifying his global appeal and the growing influence of Afrobeats.

While Asake’s collaboration with American rapper Travis Scott, “Active,” also made the exclusive list.

Other standout tracks on Obama’s playlist include songs by international artists like Kendrick Lamar (SQUABBLE UP), Leon Bridges (PEACEFUL PLACE), Billie Eilish (LUNCH), Shaboozey (A BAR SONG ‘TIPSY’), Tommy Richman (MILLION DOLLAR BABY), Bonny Light Horseman (OLD DUTCH), Waxahatchee & M] Lenderman (RIGHT BACK TO IT), Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng (JUMP), Rae Khalil (IS IT WORTH IT), Myles Smith (STARGAZING), Central Cee & Lil Baby (BAND4BAND), Beyoncé (TEXAS HOLD ‘EM), Jack White (THAT’S HOW I’M FEELING), Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey

KEHLANI (GOD GAVE ME FEET),

Jordan Adetunji (FOR DANCING), Moses Sumney (GOLD COAST), The Red Clay Strays (RAMBLIN), Artemas (I LIKE THE WAY YOU KISS ME), Karol G (SI ANTES TE HUBIERA CONOCIDO), Fontaines D.C. (FAVOURITE), Johnny Blue Skies (SCOOTER BLUES), Floyy Menor & Cris MJ (GATA ONLY) and Hozier (TOO SWEET).

However, the list also showcases Obama’s eclectic taste, with inclusions from emerging and established artists like Fontaines D.C., Moses Sumney, and Leon Bridges.