Nigerians Tems, Burna Boy, Buju and Pheelz feature on Obama's 2022 summer playlist
Four chart-topping Nigerian musicians, Tems, Burna Boy, Buju and Pheelz, made Obama's 2022 summer playlist on Tuesday night.
Finesse by Pheelz featuring Buju, currently known as BNXN, Burna Boy's 'Last Last' and Tems' and 'Vibe Out' were the songs that earned all four artists a spot on the coveted list.
Sampa the Great, a Zambian-born Australian rapper and songwriter, is the only other African musician to feature on the playlist.
The former US president posted his annual summer music playlist on his social media with a caption explaining how happy he is to share his favorite summer songs.
He tweeted: "Each year I'm excited to share my summer playlist as I get to know so many new artists from your responses. This is an example of how music can really bring us together".
Songs by Beyoncé, Prince, Doechii, Drake, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Fat Boy Slim were also selected.
He also named songs by Rosalía, Lil Yachty, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Bad Bunny and Amber Mark.
ALSO READ: Burna Boy Makes Michelle Obama's 2020 Workout PlaylistOther artists include Maggie Rogers, Al Green, Dr. John, Miles Davis, Aminé, Rakim, D'Angelo, Nina Simone, Caamp, Otis Redding, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, Omar Apollo, Maren Morris, The Internet, Vince Staples and Mustard, and Kacey Musgraves.
Three years ago, Burna Boy's "Anybody" and Rema's "Iron Man" were on Obama's summer playlist and favorite music of 2019 list.
A year later, Burna Boy's hit "My Money, My Baby" was on former First Lady Michelle Obama's 2020 workout playlist.
He was the only Nigerian artist on the list.
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Four chart-topping Nigerian musicians, Tems, Burna Boy, Buju and Pheelz, made Obama's 2022 summer playlist on Tuesday night.
Finesse by Pheelz featuring Buju, currently known as BNXN, Burna Boy's 'Last Last' and Tems' and 'Vibe Out' were the songs that earned all four artists a spot on the coveted list.
Sampa the Great, a Zambian-born Australian rapper and songwriter, is the only other African musician to feature on the playlist.
The former US president posted his annual summer music playlist on his social media with a caption explaining how happy he is to share his favorite summer songs.
He tweeted: "Each year I'm excited to share my summer playlist as I get to know so many new artists from your responses. This is an example of how music can really bring us together".
Songs by Beyoncé, Prince, Doechii, Drake, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Fat Boy Slim were also selected.
He also named songs by Rosalía, Lil Yachty, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Bad Bunny and Amber Mark.
ALSO READ: Burna Boy Makes Michelle Obama's 2020 Workout PlaylistOther artists include Maggie Rogers, Al Green, Dr. John, Miles Davis, Aminé, Rakim, D'Angelo, Nina Simone, Caamp, Otis Redding, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, Omar Apollo, Maren Morris, The Internet, Vince Staples and Mustard, and Kacey Musgraves.
Three years ago, Burna Boy's "Anybody" and Rema's "Iron Man" were on Obama's summer playlist and favorite music of 2019 list.
A year later, Burna Boy's hit "My Money, My Baby" was on former First Lady Michelle Obama's 2020 workout playlist.
He was the only Nigerian artist on the list.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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