The Digest:
Four of Nigeria's top music artists, Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Asake, have been featured on former US President Barack Obama's highly anticipated annual summer playlist for 2025. The inclusion highlights the continued global ascent of Nigerian Afrobeats and street-pop on the world's cultural stage.
Key Points:
- Former US President Barack Obama released his 2025 summer playlist
- Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Asake are featured
- Burna Boy's inclusion is for his song "TaTaTa" featuring Travis Scott
- Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Asake are featured on the collaborative track "99."
- Obama stated he hopes listeners "find something new to enjoy."
- The playlist continues a tradition he started during his White House tenure
- This recognition underscores the global influence of contemporary Nigerian music
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