YouTube has released its official 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, which highlights the music videos, digital artists, and entertainment material that dominated viewing trends among Nigerian audiences in the previous year.
From the newly released list, gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye and famous Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli emerged as the most outstanding figures on the platform.
The announcement was made through a statement signed by YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo.
Gaise Baba dominated the music category with his viral hit “No Turning Back II,” which features Lawrence Oyor, finishing as the most streamed Nigerian music video on the platform for the year.
The video, which was released in mid-May, quickly spread across the country and gathered more than forty-one million views within six months, earning massive engagement from fans.
Most-Watched YouTube Music Videos in Nigeria
Gaise Baba – “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor
Shallipopi – “Laho”
Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay
Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young John – “Ninety Nine” featuring Daecolm
Asake – “Why Love”
Rema – “Baby Is It a Crime”
Chella – “My Darling”
Wizkid – “Kese (Dance)”
Shallipopi featuring Burna Boy – “Laho II”
Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay (Visualizer).