Gaise Baba Tops Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube Music Charts, Beats Wizkid and Davido
YouTube has unveiled its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the most-watched music videos, top digital creators, and entertainment content across the country. Gospel singer Gaise Baba’s powerful track, No Turning Back II featuring Lawrence Oyor, claimed the number one spot, accumulating over 41 million views in just six months and surpassing hits by Wizkid, Davido, and other leading artists.
The song has resonated strongly with Nigerians, reflecting the growing influence and reach of faith-based music in the country. Its success underscores the power of spiritual content in engaging both national and global audiences.
Alongside Gaise Baba’s triumph, other music videos topping the charts include Shallipopi’s Laho, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Olamide’s Ninety Nine featuring Seyi Vibez, Asake, and Young John, Asake’s Why Love, Rema’s Baby Is It a Crime, Chella’s My Darling, and Wizkid’s Kese (Dance). Notably, Davido’s “With You” visualizer and “Shallipopi” featuring Burna Boy in “Laho II” also made the list, reflecting the diversity of Nigerian music trending on YouTube.
In addition to music, the report highlighted top digital content creators. Leading the pack was Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli with her channel Omoni Oboli TV. Other prominent creators include Ibrahim Yekini (Itelediconstudio), Uchenna Mbunabo (Uchenna Mbunabo TV), Aminu Saira (Saira Movies), Maurice Sam (Maurice Sam TV), Ruth Kadiri (RuthKadiri Two Four Seven), ApataTV Plus, Uche Montana (Uche Montana TV), Sonia Uche (Sonia Uche TV), and Brain Jotter (Brain Jotter).
YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa emphasized that Nigerian content is reaching global audiences, with 70% of watch time originating from outside the country. This demonstrates the international appeal of Nigerian artists and creators, as local content continues to impact viewers far beyond national borders.
The 2025 YouTube Year-in-Review reflects not only the musical diversity of Nigeria but also the rising influence of content creators in shaping trends, inspiring audiences, and defining entertainment consumption in the digital era.
