Former American president Barack Obama has once again excited fans with his summer playlist for 2024. It is no longer news that the ex-US president updates fans yearly on the music that caught his fancy while also showcasing his interesting taste that cuts across borders.
Obama took to his official Instagram page to share his summer playlist for 2024, and Nigerian stars Tems and Rema were once again included.
The ex-president named Tems’ Love Me Jeje song and Rema’s Yayo track. Other musicians like Beyonce, Billie Eillish, Bob Marley, 2Pack and more were also listed.
Obama’s summer playlist soon trended online and drew reactions, particularly from Nigerian netizens. Read what some of them had to say about it below:
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!
Below are what tweeps said about it:
Boy Must Be Dollar: “Rema & Tems made it to the Obama playlist Afrobeats is keep winning”
Jason Whitlock: “What 60-year-old-plus, married man would publicize that he listens to GloRilla and Megan thee Horse? Serious question. It’s profane and degenerate”.
kenie Arsenal: “Our tems and rema made it”
Enugu Ezechiteoke: “Tems and Rema”
January 27: “Tems ably represented”
Wally: “Attention seeking?”
Akech Andrew: “Tems and Rema representing the continent. Nigerians gather here!!”
J!MMY: “No Kenyan music? You don’t support homegrown talents?”
Olaitan Ibrahim