YouTube has just revealed Nigeria’s most-watched music videos of 2025, offering a snapshot of a year defined by gospel inspiration, Afrobeats dominance, and the emergence of fresh creative voices.
The annual ranking highlights the rich diversity of Nigerian music, from spiritually charged visuals to high-energy street anthems that captured millions of eyes and ears across the country.
Topping the list is the gospel hit “No Turning Back II” by Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor. The song’s powerful message of revival and spiritual reassurance struck a chord nationwide, pushing it past major Afrobeats releases to become the most-watched video of the year.
Afrobeats heavyweights also made a strong showing, with names like Shallipopi, Davido, Asake, Olamide, Wizkid, Rema, and Burna Boy dominating key spots in the top ten.
Their videos reflect both the genre’s global appeal and the local audience’s appetite for energetic, visually compelling music.
YouTube’s Top 10 Music Videos in Nigeria (2025):
- No Turning Back II — Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor
- Laho — Shallipopi (Official Video)
- With You — Davido ft. Omah Lay (Official Video)
- 99 — Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn ft. Daecolm (Official Video)
- Why Love — Asake (Official Video)
- Baby (Is It A Crime) — Rema (Official Video)
- My Darling — Chella (Official Visualiser)
- Kese (Dance) — Wizkid (Official Video)
- Laho II — Shallipopi & Burna Boy (Official Video)
- With You — Davido ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)
From gospel to Afrobeats, 2025 proved to be a year where Nigerian music reached new creative heights, capturing audiences both at home and abroad.