YouTube has released its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the music videos, creators, and entertainment content that captured the attention of Nigerian viewers throughout the year.
According to the newly published rankings, gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye and Nollywood star Omoni Oboli emerged as the platform’s standout personalities for 2025.
The announcement was confirmed in a statement issued by YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo.
Gaise Baba led the music category with his viral track “No Turning Back II,” which features Lawrence Oyor, earning the title of the most-streamed Nigerian music video of the year. Released in mid-May, the video rapidly gained traction nationwide and amassed over 41 million views in just six months, drawing widespread engagement from users.
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Most-Watched YouTube Music Videos in Nigeria (2025)
- 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 (2025)
Omoni Oboli, through her channel Omoni Oboli TV, ranked as the top content creator in the country.
Other creators on 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
- ApataTV Plus
- Uche Montana – Uche Montana TV
- Sonia Uche – Sonia Uche TV
- Brain Jotter – Brain Jotter
