Wizkid makes Obama's playlist
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Nigerian music star Wizkid has 'smiled' his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former US president's 2020 summer playlist.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is at number 15 with his new single Smile, featuring American Grammy winner, H.E.R.
Obama shared the selection with his followers on Twitter recently, in continuation of an annual tradition.
“Over the past few months, I've spent a lot of time listening to music with my family.
“I wanted to share some of my favourites from the summer, including songs from some of the artists at this week's @DemConvention. Hope you enjoy it,” he wrote.
A range of genres
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that upcoming Nigerian-American rapper Chika also featured with her uplifting single, Crown.
The list features 53 songs from a range of genres, including reggae, hip-hop, country, pop and rock.
American RnB superstar Beyoncé also made the list with Already from her new visual album, Black is King.
Others on Obama’s playlist are Rihanna, Bob Marley, OutKast, Nas, J Cole, Nina Simone and Frank Ocean, among others.
Billie Eilish, Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common and Jennifer Hudson, who also made the list, were scheduled to perform at the ongoing National Convention of the Democratic Party.
Nigerian music star Wizkid has 'smiled' his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former US president's 2020 summer playlist.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is at number 15 with his new single Smile, featuring American Grammy winner, H.E.R.
Obama shared the selection with his followers on Twitter recently, in continuation of an annual tradition.
“Over the past few months, I've spent a lot of time listening to music with my family.
“I wanted to share some of my favourites from the summer, including songs from some of the artists at this week's @DemConvention. Hope you enjoy it,” he wrote.
A range of genres
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that upcoming Nigerian-American rapper Chika also featured with her uplifting single, Crown.
The list features 53 songs from a range of genres, including reggae, hip-hop, country, pop and rock.
American RnB superstar Beyoncé also made the list with Already from her new visual album, Black is King.
Others on Obama’s playlist are Rihanna, Bob Marley, OutKast, Nas, J Cole, Nina Simone and Frank Ocean, among others.
Billie Eilish, Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common and Jennifer Hudson, who also made the list, were scheduled to perform at the ongoing National Convention of the Democratic Party.
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