Asake and Rema make list of Obama’s favourite songs for 2024

Barack Obama has released his yearly list of favourite songs and two Nigerians made the list this year, 2024. 

Obama is known for curating an annual playlist of his most-loved tracks. 

On Saturday,  Dec. 21, he shared his favourite music list for 2024. 

Among the songs that caught his attention were Rema’s “Yayo” and Asake’s “Active,” which features American rapper Travis Scott. 

South African artiste Tyla’s track “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, also made the list. 

Nigerian-American artists Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji were recognized for their songs “A Bar Song” and “Kehlani,” respectively. 

The list also included international music stars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G. 

Sharing the playlist, Obama wrote: “Here are my favorite songs from this year! Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artiste I should make sure to listen to.”