- America’s ex-president, Barack Obama, has released his annual summer playlist for 2024
- Afrobeats singers Tems and Rema’s songs were featured on the list
- Netizens react to Tems and Rema making Obama’s 2024 summer playlist
As a yearly ritual, former president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, has released his 2024 summer playlist—Rema and Tems made the list.
This year, the list featured 44 songs from across genres and artistes, including Rema’s Yayo and Tems’ Love Me Jeje.
Via his official X (formerly Twitter) page, Obama shared his playlist on August 12, highlighting songs that he has been stuck on and listening to.
His caption read:
“With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to!”
Meanwhile, Tems and Rema’s inclusion on the list follows previous recognition of Nigerian Afrobeats singers. Wizkid and Tems song ‘Essence’ made the list in 2020. In 2022, Burna Boy’s Last Last was listed while Ayra Starr shined in 2023. In 2021, no Nigerian artiste was featured on the list.
Obama’s 2024 list also follows claims that his playlist compilations were done by someone else. However, the ex-president confirmed in an interview that he curated his famous playlist.
Other notable artistes on the list include Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Bob Marley, Megan Thee Stallion, and Shaboozey, amongst others.
Reactions to Rema, Tems’ appearance on Obama’s playlist
TheRadar curated some comments below:
@Irunnia_ said, “Barack is definitely a Rema fan.”
@ofg1010 wrote, “Na Rema I find go the list and this Man did not disappoint.”
@Omobolaji_BMD said, “Rema & Tems made it to the Obama playlist. Afrobeats keep winning.”
@mpiredivine said, “Tems ably represented.”
@davidbisaa asked, “So Obama listens to Tems and Rema.. interesting.”
@Cijae1 said, “He loves his Tems and Rema. Every year lmao.”
@NuesDaily said, “Tems and Rema making an appearance. Surprised he likes Yayo lol.”
Global Impact List: Ayra Starr, Tems emerge as Spotify’s most streamed artistes
Earlier, TheRadar reported that Nigerian Afrobeats artistes, Tems and Ayra Starr emerged at the top of the Global Impact List unveiled by popular streaming platform Spotify for the first half of 2024.
Through their songs, these artistes were recognized by the streaming platform. Their songs, according to spotify, have the most listens from outside Nigeria between January 1 to June 30.
Ayra Starr secured the first and second spots with her songs Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and hit single Commas. On the other hand, Tems took third spot with Love Me Jeje.
