Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Others Make Obama’s Favourite Music Of 2023 List

Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Others Make Obama’s Favourite Music Of 2023 List

In an impressive show of appreciation for Nigerian music, former U.S. President Barack Obama named four Nigerian songs as part of his list of favorite music for 2023.

The four songs by Nigerian artists that Barack Obama named as his favorites for 2023 are:

“Unavailable” by Davido featuring Musa Keys

“Amapiano” by Asake featuring Olamide

“Me & U” by Tems

“Sittin’ On Top Of The World” by Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage.

Additionally, Obama included “Water” by South African singer Tyla.

The list of music that Barack Obama selected for 2023 reflects the diversity and global appeal of modern music.

It includes genres like Latin pop, Afrobeats, hip-hop, grime, reggaeton, reggae, dancehall, R&B, and soul.

This mix of genres showcases the range of artists and styles that are resonating with listeners today.

Sharing the list through his X page, Obama wrote, “Here are some of my favourite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”