Nigerian artists Omah Lay, Asake, and Rema find a place in Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk’s preferred songs playlist, curated for the EFL Carabao Cup Final 2024 and shared on the EFL’s TikTok page. The playlist features the late American rapper The Notorious B.I.G and Mase as the only non-Nigerian artists.
Van Dijk, the Dutch defender, shared that the playlist predominantly embraces Afrobeats because he enjoys uplifting vibes. He highlighted his top five tracks, starting with Omah Lay’s “Holy Ghost,” followed by Mase’s “Feel So Good,” The Notorious B.I.G’s “Mo Money Mo Problems,” Asake’s “Lonely At The Top,” and concluding with Rema’s “Charm.” Van Dijk expressed his preference for Afrobeats, associating it with sunny days, smiling faces, and the anticipation of winning the Carabao Cup Final.