YouTube has finally dropped its much-anticipated 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, and let’s just say, some favourites didn’t just trend, they ruled.
This year’s list reflects what truly got the nation talking, laughing, worshipping, and binge-watching.
The platform, through a statement signed by Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted the creators and music videos that captured the highest engagement from Nigerian audiences throughout 2025.
Gaise Baba Tops Nigeria’s Most-Watched Music Videos
Gospel sensation Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye emerged as the biggest musical force on YouTube Nigeria in 2025. His spirit-lifting hit “No Turning Back II”, featuring Lawrence Oyor, didn’t just trend—it became a national anthem of hope.
Released in mid-May, the video amassed over forty-one million views in just six months, securing its position as the most-watched Nigerian music video of the year.
Close behind was Shallipopi’s chart-topping “Laho,” while Davido’s romantic collaboration “With You” featuring Omah Lay also secured a top spot.
Also, the star-studded joint track “Ninety Nine” by Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn, and Daecolm further energised the charts, alongside Asake’s emotional record “Why Love.”
However, Rema’s single “Baby Is It a Crime,” Chella’s viral hit “My Darling,” and Wizkid’s dance-packed “Kese (Dance)” all drew massive viewership.
Rounding off the list were Shallipopi’s “Laho II” featuring Burna Boy and the visualizer version of Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You,”
Also, this list reaffirms Afrobeats’ unrivalled dominance on the platform throughout the year.
Omoni Oboli Leads as Nigeria’s Top YouTube Creator
In the creator category, celebrated actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli claimed the crown as Nigeria’s leading content creator with her channel, Omoni Oboli TV.
The channel delivers consistent, high-performing content all year.
She heads an impressive lineup of filmmakers, comedians, and digital storytellers whose creativity fuelled Nigeria’s YouTube culture in 2025.
She is closely followed by prolific filmmaker Ibrahim Yekini of Itelediconstudio and notable producer Uchenna Mbunabo, the force behind Uchenna Mbunabo TV.
Northern filmmaker Aminu Saira also secured a strong position with Saira Movies, while actor Maurice Sam continued his upward rise via Maurice Sam TV.
Also, popular filmmaker and actress Ruth Kadiri maintained her influence with Two Four Seven, alongside the ever-reliable ApataTV Plus.
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Rising stars Uche Montana and Sonia Uche also made the list with their fast-growing channels, while comedian Brain Jotter rounded out the top creators with his consistently trending content
