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Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish to Headline Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, pop sensation Billie Eilish, and the legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to headline the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to Variety’s August 8 report.
The ceremony, scheduled for this Sunday, will include a blend of live and pre-recorded performances from these star-studded artists as part of the ceremonial transfer of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.
In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature a special stunt by acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
As the Paris Games come to a close, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic Torch during the ceremony, symbolizing the handover of the Games to the U.S. city, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Notably, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers all hail from Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg previously carried the Olympic Torch at the Paris Games’ opening ceremony.
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.”
Welcome Back To The Weekend! Today we’ll be going back to Nigerian Singer, Olamide’s Hit Songs. Olamide released his first single titled “Eni Duro” in 2011.
Now here’s a list of Some of his biggest hits;
1. Motigbana
2. Loading
3. Lagos Boys
4. First Of All
5. Durosoke
6. Eni Duro
7. Wo!!
8. Melo Melo
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