{"id":351224,"date":"2025-12-19T11:04:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/african-music\/burna-boy-olamide-seyi-vibez-make-barack-obamas-songs-of-the-year-lis\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:04:01","slug":"burna-boy-olamide-seyi-vibez-make-barack-obamas-songs-of-the-year-lis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=351224","title":{"rendered":"Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez Make Barack Obama\u2019s Songs of the Year Lis"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n Obama\u2019s much-anticipated Songs of the Year list has once again spotlighted global sounds, with Nigerian stars taking centre stage.\n <\/p>\n

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When Barack Obama hits \u2018post\u2019 on his annual Favourite Songs list, he isn\u2019t just sharing a playlist. The former U.S President is issuing a state-of-the-union address on the current landscape of global music. It\u2019s a curated tradition that carries a lot of cultural weight. For the class of 2025, the verdict is clear: Afrobeats is no longer a guest at the table, it is setting the menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 44th President\u2019s 2025 list, released via his verified social media channels this week, serves as a definitive nod to the sheer versatility of Africa\u2019s biggest musical export. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This year, Obama\u2019s affinity for Nigerian music feels more personal than ever, largely due to his deep dive into the roots of the sound. Earlier this year, the former President\u2019s media company, Higher Ground, in collaboration with Audible, released the landmark 12-part documentary podcast series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man<\/i><\/a>. Hosted by Jad Abumrad, the series features Obama not just as an executive producer, but as an active interviewee, reflecting on the “musical genius” of the Afrobeat pioneer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the series, Obama draws direct parallels between Fela\u2019s bold expression and the power of art to challenge injustice, a theme that clearly resonates in his 2025 musical choices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy\u2014and please send any recommendations for me to check out! pic.twitter.com\/T9LFt5fnKG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The Heavy Hitters on Obama\u2019s 2025 Year-End Playlist<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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At the summit of this year\u2019s selection sits “TATATA,” the collaboration between Burna Boy<\/strong><\/a> and Travis Scott<\/strong>, off his Grammy-nominated album No Sign of Weakness<\/i><\/a>. It\u2019s a track that fuses the African Giant\u2019s rhythmic ethos with Travis\u2019 psychedelic Houston trap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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