Burna Boy, Ayra Starr appear on Obama’s summer playlist

Afrobeat musicians, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr have appeared on the annual summer playlist of former president of the United States of America, Barrack Obama.

Obama unveiled his 2023 summer playlist on his various social media accounts on Thursday, July 20.

Burna Boy made the cut with his latest record ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’.

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Burna Boy isn’t the only Nigerian on the list with Ayra Starr’s 2023 release ‘Sability’ also making the list.

They join other international superstars such as Jorja Smith, SZA, J Hus, Drake, Nas, and Rosalia on the playlist that comprises both classic and new records.

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. pic.twitter.com/H2Do2iaD1p

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2023