And many people believe the former president may have been spending time in Cape Verde after 'spotting' him on the island.
But it turns out the Obamas haven't been there - and people have actually been having their photos taken with dad-of-five Jose Oliveira, who happens to look a LOT like him. The 43-year-old has been stopped by people pretty much every day for almost ten years.
He told the Telegraph : "I work as a tour guide so I am always meeting new people and their reaction is always the same. As soon as they see me they say: ‘Oh my God, you look just like Obama!’
"I find it very funny and I don’t mind posing for photographs with people.
"I have at least 15 photographs and selfies taken every day.
"Some people even ask me if I am his brother."
Jose isn't bothered by the constant photos and questions, and having such a well-known doppelganger has helped him out at work.
He said: "President Obama is a good man, so I like it when people compare me to him. It is also good for business.
"I never try to dress like Obama or copy him in any way, I am just myself, but people still stop to tell me how much I look like him.
"I have never thought about working as an Obama lookalike before, but maybe I would if given the opportunity. If it was an honest and respectful job that allowed me to support my family I would think about it.
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