YouTube has unveiled its official 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the music videos, digital creators, and entertainment content that defined the platform’s trends in Nigeria over the past year.

The standout names of the year include gospel sensation Akinade "Gaise Baba" Ibuoye and renowned Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli, both of whom were recognized for their major contributions to YouTube’s most-watched content.

According to a statement from YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo, Gaise Baba emerged as the most-streamed Nigerian music artist on the platform, with his song “No Turning Back II,” featuring Lawrence Oyor. The music video, released in mid-May, quickly gained traction across Nigeria, racking up over 41 million views in just six months, making it the most-viewed Nigerian music video of the year.

The full list of the most-watched music videos in Nigeria includes:

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” (Visualizer)

In the creator category, actress Omoni Oboli was celebrated as the top content creator of the year with her YouTube channel, Omoni Oboli TV. 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)
ApataTV Plus
Uche Montana (Uche Montana TV)
Sonia Uche (Sonia Uche TV)
Brain Jotter (Brain Jotter)

This recognition reflects the growing influence of Nigerian talent across YouTube, solidifying the platform as a key space for both music and entertainment content.

YouTube Reveals Top Nigerian Music Videos and Creators of 2025

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