{"id":814982,"date":"2024-12-26T03:16:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T09:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/3-african-artists-make-obamas-annual-favorite-music-list-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-12-26T03:16:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T09:16:40","slug":"3-african-artists-make-obamas-annual-favorite-music-list-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/26\/3-african-artists-make-obamas-annual-favorite-music-list-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"3 African artists make Obama&#8217;s annual Favorite Music list 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Music <\/p>\n<div>\n<header id=\"site-header\"><\/header>\n<div><main><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"music\" alt=\"music\" src=\"https:\/\/notjustok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5c6f15073f6c4b0ad688b1f6_GettyImages-1131053240.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>In the typical yearly ritual, President Barack Obama has revealed his Annual Favorite Music list for the year 2024 with three African artists making the list. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The global popularity and acceptance of African music as well as artists have taken center stage once again as the former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama as named his Favorite Music of 2024 with a total of 3 African artists, Rema, Tyla and Asake making the list.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama has unveiled his eagerly awaited annual playlist, showcasing his favorite songs of 2024. The list features a vibrant mix of genres and artists, reflecting Obama\u2019s diverse musical preferences.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s playlist includes standout tracks such as Asake&#8217;s &#8220;Active,&#8221; Rema&#8217;s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/notjustok.com\/lyrics\/yayo-lyrics-by-rema\/\">Yayo<\/a>,&#8221; Billie Eilish&#8217;s &#8220;Lunch,&#8221; Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s &#8220;Squabble Up,&#8221; and Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s &#8220;Texas Hold &#8216;Em.&#8221; Rising talents also made the cut, with Shaboozey&#8217;s &#8220;A Bar Song (Tipsy)&#8221; and Jordan Adetunji&#8217;s &#8220;Kehlani&#8221;2 earning spots on the list.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting global artistry, Obama included international hits like Karol G\u2019s &#8220;Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido&#8221; and &#8220;Gata Only&#8221; by FloyyMenor and Cris MJ. The selection spans hip-hop, R&#038;B, jazz, and reggaeton, showcasing his appreciation for a variety of musical styles.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rema, Tyla, Asake &#038; Shaboozey all appear on Barack Obama\u2019s Annual Favorite music list for 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tv7ufCKvCA\">pic.twitter.com\/tv7ufCKvCA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NOTJUSTOK\/status\/1870377166002921643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Get updates as they drop via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NOTJUSTOK\">X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notjustokpage\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h4>TAGS<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<div id=\"pop-up-newsletter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"music\" alt=\"music\" id=\"pop-up-close\" src=\"http:\/\/notjustok.com\/wp-content\/themes\/notjustok\/assets\/images\/close.png\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/notjustok.com\/news\/african-artists-obamas-annual-favorite-music-list-2024\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music In the typical yearly ritual, President Barack Obama has revealed his Annual Favorite Music list for the year 2024 with three African artists making the list. 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