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Gaise Baba beats Wizkid, Davido on Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube chart
YouTube has released its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the most-watched music videos, digital creators, and entertainment content in Nigeria.
Gospel singer Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor is the top music video, with over 41 million views in six months.
The song has resonated deeply with Nigerians, showcasing the power of faith-based music.
Omoni Oboli’s channel, Omoni Oboli TV, leads the list of top creators, followed by Ibrahim Yekini’s Itelediconstudio and Uchenna Mbunabo’s Uchenna Mbunabo TV.
Other popular creators include Aminu Saira, Maurice Sam, and Ruth Kadiri.
The top music videos also include Shallipopi’s “Laho”, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, and Olamide’s “Ninety Nine”.
YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa notes that Nigerian content reaches global audiences, with 70% of watch time coming from outside the country.
Most-Watched YouTube Music Videos in Nigeria
Gaise Baba – “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor
Shallipopi – “Laho”
Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay
Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young John – “Ninety Nine” featuring Daecolm
Asake – “Why Love”
Rema – “Baby Is It a Crime”
Chella – “My Darling”
Wizkid – “Kese (Dance)”
Shallipopi featuring Burna Boy – “Laho II”
Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay (Visualizer)
Leading YouTube Creators in Nigeria
Omoni Oboli – Omoni Oboli TV finished as the top content creator on the platform.
Other prominent creators who made the list include:
Ibrahim Yekini – Itelediconstudio
Uchenna Mbunabo – Uchenna Mbunabo TV
Aminu Saira – Saira Movies
Maurice Sam – Maurice Sam TV
Ruth Kadiri – RuthKadiri Two Four Seven
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Uche Montana – Uche Montana TV
Sonia Uche – Sonia Uche TV
Brain Jotter – Brain Jotter
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