Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, have earned spots on former US President Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlist. The playlist, released on Thursday night, features Burna Boy’s track ‘Sittin On Top Of The World’ and Ayra Starr’s song ‘Sability.’
Obama’s summer playlist is a tradition where he shares his favorite tunes for the season, and it includes a mix of classic and new records. The Nigerian artists join other prominent names like Jorja Smith, SZA, J Hus, Drake, Nas, and Rosalia on the list.
This is not the first time that Nigerian musicians have made it onto Obama’s playlist. In 2022, Burna Boy’s song ‘Last Last’ was featured on the former president’s annual summer playlist, and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ also made it to his 2022 end-of-the-year playlist.
Previously, Wizkid, Rema, and Tems from Nigeria have also been featured on Obama’s playlists, highlighting the global influence and appeal of Nigerian music on the international stage. The inclusion of Burna Boy and Ayra Starr’s songs in Obama’s summer playlist further cements their positions as internationally recognized and respected artists.
