Barack Obama's 2025 Favorite Songs List Features Nigerian Artists Burna Boy, Olamide & Obongjayar

Former US President Barack Obama shared his favorite songs list for 2025, featuring Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Olamide, and Obongjayar. This highlights the continued global impact of Nigerian music.

Burna Boy's collaboration with Travi Scott, "Tatata," and Olamide's track "99 Record" were among the highlighted songs. London-based Nigerian artist Obongjayar also made the list.

Obama's annual playlist tradition, which began during his time in the White House, includes a diverse selection of artists beyond Nigeria. Last year's playlist featured Nigerian artists like Rema and Asak.

The list reflects Obama's appreciation for a wide range of music genres and artists from around the world.