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Barack Obama features Burna Boy, Ayra Starr in summer playlist

The likes of Wizkid, Tems and Rema made the former U.S. president’s playlists in the past.

• July 21, 2023
Burna Boy, Barrack Obama, and Ayra Star
Burna Boy, Barrack Obama, and Ayra Star (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo)

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has named Nigerian superstar artiste Burna Boy and international Sabi girl Ayra Starr in his 2023 summer playlist.

Sharing his annual summer playlist on Twitter Thursday, Obama included Burna Boy’s ‘Sitting on top of the world’ featuring 21 Savage and Ayra Starr’s ‘Sability’.

“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,” said Obama.

The likes of Wizkid, Tems and Rema made the former U.S. president’s playlists in the past.

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