YouTube has unveiled its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, showcasing the music videos, creators, and entertainment content that captivated millions of Nigerians this year.
Gospel artist Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye and Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli emerged as the standout figures on the platform, according to Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gaise Baba led the music category with his viral worship hit, “No Turning Back II,” featuring Lawrence Oyor. Released in mid-May, the video quickly gained nationwide popularity, racking up over 41 million views in just six months and sparking widespread social media engagement.
The Most-Watched YouTube Music Videos in Nigeria for 2025 are:
- 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)
