Wizkid, Tems featured on President Barack Obama’s 2020 music playlist

Mr Obama shared his list on his official Twitter platform revealing he had to consult his daughter Sasha who is his family music guru to compile the list.

Former United States President, Barack Obama has published a 30-track playlist of his favorite music in the year 2020.

The list which had ‘Essence’, a song by Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, featuring fast riser Tems, is an annual release from the President showcasing his favorite music all year round.

‘Essence’ is single in Wizkid’s new album project titled ‘Made in Lagos’, an album the singer delayed its release multiple times. The album was later released on October 30.

Mr Obama shared his list on his official Twitter platform revealing he had to consult his daughter Sasha who is his family music guru to compile the list.

“Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to,” President Obama wrote.

This is not the first time a Nigerian musician will make Obama’s favourite song list.

In 2019, Mavin’s rave singer, Rema, made Mr Obama’s ‘Summer Playlist‘ with his hit song ‘Iron Man.’

The track list this year includes songs that defined 2020 – including viral sensations like Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce’s “Savage Remix” and Internet Money’s “Lemonade,” in addition to Bruce Springsteen’s latest single “Ghosts,” Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” Bad Bunny’s “La Difícil,” Jhené Aiko’s “Summer 2020,” and much more.

Other international acts that made the 2020 list include Beyonce, Meghan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, Young Thug, J. Cole, Jhene Aiko, and Rick Ross.

“Barack Obama’s Songs of the Year 2020” Tracklist:

1. Savage Remix – Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé
2. Love Is The King – Jeff Tweedy
3. FRANCHISE – Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A.
4. Nada – Lido Pimienta ft. Li Saumet
5. Can’t Do Much – Waxahatchee
6. The Bigger Picture – Lil Baby
7. Ghosts – Bruce Springsteen
8. Levitating – Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby
9. The Climb Back – J. Cole
10. Repeat – J Hus ft. Koffee
11. Damage – H.E.R.
12. Summer 2020 – Jhené Aiko
13. Brave – Ruston Kelly
14. Uwrongo (Edit) – Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion & Ami Faku
15. Better Distractions – Faye Webster
16. Lemonade – Internet Money ft. Don Toliver, Gunna & NAV
17. Blue World – Mac Miller
18. CUT EM IN – Anderson .Paak ft. Rick Ross
19. Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
20. Mecca – Spillage Village, Jid & EARTHGANG
21. La Difícil – Bad Bunny
22. Essence – WizKid ft. Tems
23. All My Girls Like To Fight – Hope Tala
24. Kyoto – Phoebe Bridgers
25. SUN CAME OUT – Gunna
26. Remember Where You Are – Jessie Ware
27. 4 My Ppl – Goodie Mob
28. Distance – Yebb
29. one life, might live – Little Simz

Obama also recommended his favorite books of the year — “The Vanishing Half,” “Caste” and “Twilight of Democracy,” among others. He jokingly omitted his own, “A Promised Land,” commenting that it is still “a pretty good book.”