No Kenyan song but Afrobeats star, REMA and TEMS make it into BARACK OBAMA's annual summer playlist

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Former U.S. President Barack Obama has released his Summer playlist of 40 songs for the year 2024, with Rema and Tems on the list.

In his caption on Twitter, he wrote:

“With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to!”

Rema made it to the list with her 2024 hit song "Yayo" from his new album while Tems made it to the list with her song "Love Me Jeje."

I’ve read some great books over the last few months and wanted to share some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any recommendations for books I should check out! pic.twitter.com/ATh75yOw7i

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2024

With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to! pic.twitter.com/aL400Ctpde

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2024