Nigerian music superstars, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr have earned a spot on former US president Barack Obama’s annual Summer Playlist.
The former president recently revealed his favorite songs for this summer, and these two artists made it to the list once again.
Ayra Starr’s song “Stability” is one of her hits for the year 2023, and it impressed Obama enough to be included in his Summer Playlist. Similarly, Burna Boy’s song “Sitting On Top Of The World” remix featuring 21 Savage also caught the former president’s attention and secured a place on his list.
Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer — a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what I’ve missed. pic.twitter.com/H2Do2iaD1p
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2023
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It’s a great honor for these Nigerian artists to have their music recognized and appreciated by such a prominent figure like Barack Obama. This recognition further highlights the global appeal and influence of Nigerian music in the world of entertainment.
“Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer – a mix of old and new. Look forward to hearing what I’ve missed”.