YouTube has released its official 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the creators, music videos, and entertainment content that captured the most attention from Nigerian viewers throughout the year.
According to a statement issued by Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye and Nollywood star Omoni Oboli stood out as the platform’s biggest names in 2025.
Gaise Baba topped the music chart with his inspirational anthem “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor, which ranked as the most-watched Nigerian music video of the year. Released in mid-May, the video quickly gained nationwide traction, amassing over 41 million views in just six months and sparking massive engagement across social media.
Top Music Videos on YouTube Nigeria (2025)
•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)
In the creator category, Omoni Oboli secured the number-one position with her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, leading the pack of Nigerian digital creators for the year.
Other notable creators recognized 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
The 2025 roundup reflects Nigerians’ growing appetite for diverse digital content, from music and movies to comedy and lifestyle entertainment.
