Barack Obama Shows Love for Afrobeats in Annual Music Picks
Even former US presidents have music taste, and Barack Obama’s 2025 favorites prove it.
The former leader’s annual list of books, movies, and songs is out, and Nigerian Afrobeats stars are taking center stage.
Burna Boy’s Tatata featuring Travis Scott and Olamide’s 99 featuring Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake, and Young John made the cut, along with British-Nigerian singer Obongjayar’s Not In Surrender.
Obama’s picks mix global superstars with African talent, also featuring Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Lady Gaga, Gunna, and Drake.
Obama shared the lists on social media, continuing a tradition he started during his presidency.
He hopes fans discover something new and inspiring through his selections.
The inclusion of Burna Boy and Olamide shows how African music continues to make waves worldwide, reaching even the most unexpected corners of pop culture.
