- Former US President Barack Obama has released his list of favorite books, movies and music for 2025, which includes Nigerian afrobeat stars Burna Boy and Olamide.
- Burna Boy’s Tatata and Olamide’s 99 chart alongside Obongjayar’s Not In Surrender and tracks from global stars such as Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Lady Gaga and Drake, highlighting Afrobeats’ continued global influence.
Former US President Barack Obama has released his annual list of favorite books, movies and music for 2025, with Nigerian afrobeat stars Burna Boy and Olamide making the shortlist.
Burna Boy’s “Tatata” (featuring Travis Scott) and Olamide’s “99” (featuring Daecolm, Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young John) are featured alongside British-Nigerian singer Obongjayar’s “Not In Surrender”. Other global celebrities on the list include Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Lady Gaga and Drake.
Obama shared the collection on X, writing: “As 2025 comes to an end, I’m continuing a tradition I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find some new enjoyment. “
In other news… Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality Natacha Akinde, popularly known as Tacha, has accused content creator Lawrence Alabi of allegedly turning the upcoming arrest of the creator and social media troll into online content.
Known as “Little Ralph” (@Churlah) on 𝕏 and colloquially known as “Banger Boy,” he is known for his frequent trolling and online trolling.
The situation began after Lawrence Alabi arrested “Banger Boy” for allegedly making cyberbullying and defamatory comments against him and his wife, GistLover reported.
While many Nigerians agreed that Alabi was justified in pursuing legal action, reaction changed after a video of “Banger Boy”‘s arrest began circulating online. Some social media users expressed their displeasure, calling the incident a disgrace.
Reacting via her 𝕏 account, Tacha condemned the public handling of the arrest, stressing that while the law should be followed, public shaming is unnecessary and dangerous. She also criticized the tendency of some Nigerians to use their power or influence to oppress others once they achieve success.
She wrote:
“We are the biggest hypocrites ever. We all agree that Nigeria’s dream is to make our country good enough to oppress another Nigerian.
“You live in the UK and you know you have a billion pounds and you can’t do this.
“Prosecute the boy; I don’t care. But what you won’t do is humiliate him.
“If anyone can give me the boy’s contact details please send me a private message or leave a comment. We will get him out and the boy will still face the law. But what you won’t do is humiliate him.”
