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Rema, Asake makes it to Obama’s favorite music of 2024

Every year, former U.S. President Barack Obama shares his favorite songs, and for 2024, Nigerian artists Rema and Asake made the list.

Obama posted his favorite songs on social media after sharing his favorite movies and books for the year. Some of the songs on his list are Rema’s “YAYO,” Asake and Travis Scott’s “Active,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up,” Billie Eilish’s “Lunch,” Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng’s “Jump,” among others.

He 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 artist I should make sure to listen to.”

Earlier this year, he shared his summer playlist, which included Charli XCX’s “365,” Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Saweetie’s “My Best,” and GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be.” He also included some classic songs like the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” Blackstreet’s “No Diggity,” and 2Pac’s “How Do U Want It.”

Last year, some of Obama’s favorite songs included Davido’s “Unavailable,” Burna Boy’s “Sittin on top of the world,” Asake and Olamide’s “Amapiano,” and Tems’ “Me and U.”

Check out his Instagram post below

 

 

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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