Gaise Baba’s No Turning Back II featuring Lawrence Oyor has made history, becoming the highest-charting gospel song ever on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100 — peaking at No. 4.
This marks a significant milestone not just for the artists but for gospel music in Nigeria’s contemporary music space.
A modern reimagining of the classic hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”, No Turning Back II fuses uplifting spiritual themes with vibrant, dance-ready production.
Its infectious sound and message of unwavering faith have resonated widely — especially on TikTok, where it sparked a viral movement that propelled the song into mainstream visibility.
This chart-topping success follows the earlier impact of Lawrence Oyor’s solo hit Favour, which gained massive traction in Q1 of 2025. Together, both songs reflect a new wave of gospel music crossing over into pop culture and reshaping the genre’s commercial relevance.
What was once considered niche is now national. The popularity of gospel music is resurging, driven largely by social media platforms like TikTok, which are helping a new generation connect to faith-based content in fresh, relatable ways.
Data backs the movement:
- Gospel music streaming among Nigerian Gen Z on Spotify skyrocketed by 1228% between 2022 and 2024.
- Christian podcast streams rose by 482% in the same period.
This digital revival signals a powerful shift — gospel music is no longer confined to Sunday mornings or church pews. It’s now a vibrant part of everyday life, soundtracking everything from morning commutes to viral trends.
And with hits like No Turning Back II, Gaise Baba, and Lawrence Oyor are not just breaking records —they’re blazing a trail for gospel’s new golden age.