YouTube has released its official 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the music videos, creators, and entertainment content that captured the attention of Nigerian audiences over the past year.
In the music category, gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye emerged as the biggest star, with his viral hit No Turning Back II, featuring Lawrence Oyor, becoming the most-streamed Nigerian music video of 2025. Released in mid-May, the video amassed over 41 million views within six months, generating widespread engagement across social media platforms.
Also making the top 10 most-watched videos were hits from popular artists including Shallipopi, Davido, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young John, Rema, Chella, and Wizkid.
Top 10 Most-Watched Nigerian Music Videos on YouTube, 2025:
- Gaise Baba – No Turning Back II ft. Lawrence Oyor
- Shallipopi – Laho
- Davido – With You ft. Omah Lay
- Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young John – Ninety Nine ft. Daecolm
- Asake – Why Love
- Rema – Baby Is It a Crime
- Chella – My Darling
- Wizkid – Kese (Dance)
- Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – Laho II
- Davido – With You ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)
In the creators’ category, Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli led the list with her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, recognized as Nigeria’s top content creator on the platform. Other notable creators included Ibrahim Yekini (Itelediconstudio), Uchenna Mbunabo (Uchenna Mbunabo TV), Aminu Saira (Saira Movies), Maurice Sam (Maurice Sam TV), Ruth Kadiri (RuthKadiri Two Four Seven), ApataTV Plus, Uche Montana (Uche Montana TV), Sonia Uche (Sonia Uche TV), and Brain Jotter (Brain Jotter).
The Year-in-Review reflects the growing influence of digital platforms in shaping Nigeria’s music and entertainment landscape, with a mix of gospel, Afrobeats, and Nollywood content dominating viewer engagement in 2025.