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YouTube has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, showcasing the creators, music videos, and digital storytellers who shaped the country’s online viewing habits over the past year. The annual report, which highlights the most influential names and the most-watched content across the platform, places gospel sensation Gaise Baba and Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital entertainment landscape.
In the statement released by Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, the company revealed that both personalities recorded exceptional milestones in 2025, earning standout positions in music and creator categories. Awofisayo emphasized that their achievements reflect Nigerians’ shifting engagement trends, as audiences continue to embrace inspirational music, relatable storytelling, and high-quality local content.
Gaise Baba Leads Nigeria’s Music Charts
The gospel and inspirational music scene witnessed a major surge this year, and Gaise Baba emerged as the dominant force. His breakout track, “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor, claimed the top spot as Nigeria’s most-viewed music video on YouTube in 2025.
The video, released in May, captured the hearts of millions with its message of perseverance and spiritual upliftment. Within six months, it amassed an impressive 41 million views, becoming not just a fan favourite but also one of the fastest-rising gospel releases on the platform. The song’s strong social media presence—fuelled by challenges, worship snippets, and reaction clips—played a major role in boosting its visibility nationwide.
The YouTube music ranking also highlighted a diverse range of artists, from street-pop sensations to Afrobeats superstars and emerging talents. The full top-10 list includes:
1. Gaise Baba – No Turning Back II ft. Lawrence Oyor
2. Shallipopi – Laho
3. Davido – With You ft. Omah Lay
4. Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake & Young John – Ninety Nine ft. Daecolm
5. Asake – Why Love
6. Rema – Baby Is It a Crime
7. Chella – My Darling
8. Wizkid – Kese (Dance)
9. Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – Laho II
10. Davido – With You ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)
The list underscores the broad spectrum of musical tastes among Nigerian viewers, who continue engaging with everything from high-energy Afrobeats to reflective spiritual tracks.
Omoni Oboli Takes the Crown Among Nigeria’s Top Creators
On the creators’ side, Omoni Oboli—renowned actress, producer, and filmmaker—secured the number-one ranking with her channel, Omoni Oboli TV. Her consistent content output in 2025, including behind-the-scenes footage, lifestyle clips, family-centered videos, and exclusive production insights, helped her dominate the creator category.
Oboli’s channel has grown into one of the most influential Nollywood-backed digital platforms, offering a mix of entertainment and inspiration that resonates strongly with viewers across demographics.
Other notable creators who made the list include some of Nigeria’s biggest digital storytellers and movie producers:
• 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
A Reflection of Nigeria’s Evolving Digital Culture
This year’s YouTube roundup paints a clear picture of Nigeria’s growing digital evolution. Audiences are not only consuming more locally produced content, but they are also rewarding creators and musicians who tell authentic stories, express cultural identity, and deliver high-value entertainment.
The 2025 review ultimately reveals a digital ecosystem thriving with creativity—from music and skits to films and faith-based content—while celebrating the personalities who continue pushing Nigeria’s online entertainment industry forward.
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