Apple Music has unveiled its highly anticipated year-end ‘Replay’ rankings for 2025, highlighting the most-streamed albums in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigerian superstar Wizkid claimed the top spot with his critically acclaimed album Morayo, released in November 2024.
Following closely behind is Davido’s 5ive, cementing the duo’s continued dominance in the region’s music scene. The list is largely dominated by Nigerian artists, reflecting the country’s strong influence on the Afrobeats genre and broader African music landscape.
Other notable entries include BNXN’s Captain, Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness, and Olamide’s self-titled album, which secured fourth, fifth, and sixth places, respectively.
Rapper Odumodublvck achieved a remarkable feat, placing two projects—The Machine Is Coming and Industry Machine on the list.
Rounding out the top 22 albums are releases from Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, Famous Pluto, Ayo Maff, Fola, Zinoleesky, and Barry Jhay, showcasing the diversity and creativity thriving across the Nigerian music scene.
“Morayo” album by @wizkidayo has been named the #1 Top Album of 2025 in Sub-Saharan Africa on Apple Music…
— A massive milestone for Africa’s most influential artist. pic.twitter.com/M2rGOIJKpG
— ChartsAfrica 📊 (@chartsafrica) December 2, 2025
Apple Music Top Albums in Sub-Saharan Africa – 2025
- Morayo – Wizkid
- 5ive – Davido
- Ntsako – Kelvin Momo
- Captain – BNXN
- No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy
- Olamide – Olamide
- Thato Ma Yodimo – Kelvin Momo
- Bab’Motha – Kabza De Small
- Children of Africa – Seyi Vibez
- Ngomoya – DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy
- ‘Catharsis’ – FOLA
- ‘Shakur’ (deluxe) – TI Blaze
- ‘Gen Z’ – Zinoleesky
- ‘Lindiwe’ (deluxe) – Nontokozo Mkhize
- The Machine Is Coming’ – Odumodublvck
- ‘031 Studio Camp 2.0’ – Dlala Thukszin
- ‘Uncle K: Lemon Chase’ – Kizz Daniel
- ‘Industry Machine’ – Odumodublvck
- ‘Uzama The 3rd’ – Famous Pluto
- ‘Iron Boy’ – Black Sheriff
- ‘Prince of the Street’ – Ayo Maff
- ‘Barrystar Vol 1’ (deluxe) – Barry Jhay
The full 22-album list underscores the continued impact of Nigerian and African artists in shaping the sound of the continent and beyond.
Top albums of 2025 in Sub-Saharan Africa on Apple Music:
1️⃣ Morayo — Wizkid 🇳🇬
2️⃣ 5ive — Davido 🇳🇬
3️⃣ Ntsako — Kelvin Momo 🇿🇦
4️⃣ CAPTAIN — BNXN 🇳🇬
5️⃣ No Sign Of Weakness — Burna Boy 🇳🇬
6️⃣ Olamidé — Olamide 🇳🇬
7️⃣ Thato Ya Modimo — Kelvin Momo 🇿🇦
8️⃣ Bab’motha — Kabza De Small 🇿🇦… pic.twitter.com/Vp2hBNHBUM— THE DEBUT HUB (@thedebuthub) December 2, 2025