Davido and Omah Lay’s hit collaboration, With You, has emerged as Nigeria’s most socially shared song of 2025, topping Spotify’s list of the most forwarded and reposted Nigerian tracks of the year.
According to Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, the song led all others in terms of shares across both private and public digital spaces, underlining its wide appeal and emotional pull among listeners.
Beyond chart positions, the data provides a broader picture of how Nigerians engage with music. Spotify noted that sharing songs has become a deeply social act, with music serving as a quiet but powerful way to stay connected.
“It also reflects a broader trend in which Nigerians use music as a personal handshake in song form, a way to say, ‘I’m thinking of you’, without typing a word.”
Following closely at number two was Rema’s “Fun,” which gained massive traction on Snapchat and Instagram platforms, where music sharing is closely tied to personal expression and identity.
“Listeners suggest that sharing the song is less about private messaging and more about identity performance.”
The most shared Spotify track in Nigeria (2025):
With You — Davido ft. Omah Lay pic.twitter.com/Dyp8UmwKwP
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Burna Boy’s Love claimed the third spot, spreading rapidly across Snapchat, Instagram stories, and WhatsApp. The track became a favourite for users looking to express emotions publicly, moving easily between group chats and social feeds.
Listeners noted that the song carried a shared emotional warmth, making it easy to pass along. Gospel music also featured prominently on the list, with Lawrence Oyor’s Favour ranking fourth, while No Turning Back II by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor placed fifth.
These faith-based tracks highlighted the strong presence of spirituality in Nigeria’s digital culture. They were widely circulated through WhatsApp groups, SMS messages, and story feeds, often shared for encouragement, reassurance, and collective reflection.
Spotify’s report further revealed that social listening tools such as Blend, Friends Mix, and collaborative playlists played a major role in shaping listening habits in 2025. Rather than simply enhancing the experience, these features turned music into a shared ritual.
Jam sessions in Nigeria surged by 145 per cent compared to 2024, as friends, couples, work teams, and social circles embraced real-time listening as a new way to bond. The focus shifted from the songs themselves to the moments they created together.
It became less about the songs themselves and more about the shared experience they created, a reminder that community is often built in the smallest moments.
“In 2025, every forwarded song, shared link or story post tells the same story. ‘Music is a social glue, a mirror of mood, a bridge across private and public spaces, and a thread weaving individuals into community.’”
Industry observers say the sharing patterns explain why some songs travelled faster and farther than others. According to them, Nigerians share music not just for entertainment, but to feel connected, express identity, uplift one another, and ultimately, belong.