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Rema and Asake Feature in Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2024

Two Nigerian music stars, Rema and Asake, have earned a place in former U.S. President Barack Obama’s annual list of favorite songs for 2024.
On Saturday, Obama shared his handpicked selection of tracks from the year, and both artists’ songs were included.
Rema’s hit single Yayo and Asake’s collaboration with Travis Scott on Active made the prestigious list..
The list also saw the inclusion of another African artist, South Africa’s Tyla, who was featured for her song Jump, a track featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
In addition to the African stars, Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji also appeared on Obama’s playlist.
Shaboozey’s A Bar Song and Adetunji’s Kehlani were celebrated for their unique sound, adding diversity to the mix.
As expected, the list also featured big names from the global music scene, with legendary artists like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G all making an appearance.
These mainstream stars continue to dominate the music industry, but Obama’s inclusion of emerging artists such as Rema and Asake shows his appreciation for a variety of musical genres.
On sharing his list with his followers via X (formerly Twitter), Obama encouraged fans to explore the tracks, saying, “Here are my favorite songs from this year!
Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist, and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
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‘I’ve Always Been Criticized’ – Khloé Kardashian Gets Candid About Weight and Confidence

Popular American reality TV star Khloé Kardashian addresses weight loss rumors, particularly those linking it to Ozempic.
In a recent episode of the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the star opened up about how criticism regarding her body has affected her over the years. She shared that people always had something to say about her appearance—whether she was big or small.
“I’ve always been criticized for how I look,” she admitted. “The bigger I was, I was way more confident because, like, what are you going to say about me? I already knew all the things people would throw at me.”
“I felt like, ‘Well, I can’t get fat again because everyone’s waiting for it.’ It became less about health and more about managing perception.”
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Stella Damasus Opens Up on the Accent Barrier Facing Nigerian Actors in Hollywood

Nollywood Actress Stella Damasus speaks on the reality of Nigerian actors getting a role in Hollywood, she describes it as a challenge.
The actress reveals that Hollywood looks for a particular type of accent from Africans when it comes to getting roles on their shows.
“Hollywood filmmakers insist that there is a particular accent that Africans who want to act in their industry must have. So, that’s why they forced our people to put it on.”
“I’m like, we [Nigerians] don’t sound like that, maybe one or two small countries in East Africa. I’m Nigerian, they are Ghanaians. We are different people and we all sound different. We [Nigerians] don’t sound like this. That’s what Hollywood wants. That’s what they are used to.”
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‘Nigeria Is at War’ – Rapper N6 Speaks Out Boldly on Rising Violence in Benue and Beyond

Nigerian Rapper Nnamdi Nwabasili famously known as N6 shares his take on the current activities in Nigeria and describes it with a bold claim.
In a viral video, the rapper spoke on the recent violence attacks in Benue State that took the loves of 200 people.
“Let me tell you something, whether you want to accept it or not. Nigeria is at war; Nigerians just don’t know it yet. Nigerians watch so many movies, so they assume a war is like a football match where the two opponents will face themselves and start fighting.
“But in reality, it is not always so. The war has started since 2016/2017. The problem is that most people reside in Lagos, Abuja, and state capitals, so the war hasn’t reached them. But ask people in rural areas. Nigeria is at war. Nigeria has been at war since 2016/2017 officially. Nigerians are just waiting to hear someone officially declare war before they know that they are at war. Hmm.”
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