Tems and Rema Earn Spots on Barack Obama’s Highly Anticipated 2024 Summer Playlist

• Tems and Rema Honored: Tems and Rema earn spots on Barack Obama’s highly anticipated 2024 summer playlist.
• Annual Tradition: The former U.S. President continues his annual tradition of sharing his favorite songs.
• Exclusive Afrobeat Representation: Among the artists selected, Tems and Rema are the only Afrobeat artists to make it to Obama’s 2024 playlist.
• Featured Tracks: Tems is celebrated for her track “Love Me Jeje” from her album Born in the Wild, while Rema’s “Yayo” from his album HEIS also makes the list.

Nigerian Afrobeat sensations Tems and Rema have once again put the genre on the global map by securing coveted spots on former U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2024 summer playlist.

This annual tradition, where the 44th president of the United States shares his favorite tracks, has become a much-anticipated event for music lovers worldwide.

Over the years, Obama has shown a deep appreciation for Afrobeat, with several artists from the genre making it onto his playlist. This year, however, only two singers from the genre were honored: Tems and Rema.

Tems earned her place on the list for her hit track “Love Me Jeje,” which features on her latest album,

Born in the Wild. The song, with its captivating melody and heartfelt lyrics, has resonated with listeners globally, and Obama’s recognition adds yet another accolade to the talented artist’s growing list of achievements.

Rema, another standout in the Afrobeat scene, made it to the playlist with his track “Yayo,” featured on his latest album, HEIS.