Obama’s summer playlist for 2024 includes Nigerian musicians Tems and Rema.

Former US President Barack Obama has released his much-anticipated summer playlist for 2024, which includes a lively mashup of local and international artists.

Tems and Rema, two of Nigeria’s rising singers who have secured coveted positions on the esteemed playlist, are among the chosen artists.

Included is Tems’ heartfelt smash song “Love Me Jeje” from her debut album, which highlights her engaging style and depth of passion. Rema’s hit song “Yayo” from his second album “Rave & Roses” (not “HEIS”), which has amassed an astounding 60 million Spotify plays and topped the Greek charts, has also made the cut.

“As summer winds down, I’m excited to share some of my recent favorite tunes – and, as always, I’ve curated an eclectic mix,” Obama wrote on his X handle when he published the playlist. I hope you find something enjoyable new.”

Along with Charli XCX’s “365,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” Glorilla & Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be,” Billie Eilish’s “CHIHIRO,” and vintage songs like 2Pac’s “How Do U Want It” with K-Ci & JoJo and Bob Dylan’s “Silvio,” Obama’s playlist also includes these songs.

Remember that Obama said that his daughters Sasha and Malia are crucial in ensuring that his musical preferences stay up to date and that he is expanding his musical horizons in a recent interview with influencer Carter Gregory (theater).

The former president said to Mr. Gregory, “I get referrals from my daughters — which keeps me not stuck in the ’80s.”