Wizkid Tops Apple Music Nigeria 2025 Year-End Charts as Afrobeats Dominates
Nigeria’s music scene has once again proven its dominance as Apple Music unveiled its 2025 Year-End Charts, with Nigerian artists leading the way both locally and across Africa. The results showcase the continued global rise of Afrobeats and Nigeria’s position as a cultural powerhouse.
At the top of the charts is Wizkid, earning the title of Top Artist of 2025: Nigeria. His critically acclaimed album Morayo also takes the Top Album of 2025, securing a remarkable double win for the Starboy. Adding to his achievement, his hit single ‘Kese (Dance)’ ranks at No. 2 on the Top Songs of 2025 in Nigeria, marking a triple sweep across Artist, Album, and Song categories.
Following closely is Asake, who remains one of the brightest stars of the new generation. His energetic track ‘WHY LOVE’ claims the No. 1 Song of 2025 in Nigeria. Asake’s album Lungu Boy is the third most-streamed album, while he ranks No. 3 on the Top Artists list, just behind Burna Boy. His collaboration with Wizkid, ‘MMS’, is also in the Top 5 Songs, proving the power of Afrobeats collaborations.
Davido completes the trio dominating the charts. His album 5ive is the second most-streamed in Nigeria and also appears in Ghana’s year-end rankings, highlighting his pan-African reach. Davido’s hits ‘Funds’ (featuring ODUMODUBLVCK and Chike) and ‘With You’ (with Omah Lay) hold the No. 3 and No. 5 spots on the Top Songs list, while the Top 5 Songs in Nigeria are exclusively shared by Wizkid, Asake, and Davido.
The influence of Nigerian music extends beyond the country. In Ghana, Davido’s 5ive ranks No. 5, and the collaboration ‘So It Goes’ by Fireboy DML and Black Sherif reaches No. 2. In East Africa, Shallipopi’s viral hit “Laho” is No. 5 in Kenya, reflecting Nigeria’s growing impact on regional street-pop and Afrobeats culture.
Other Nigerian artists rounding out the Top Artists list include Burna Boy, Seyi Vibez, and BNXN, reinforcing the dominance of local talent. Key songs and albums from 2025 include:
- Asake, ‘WHY LOVE’
- Wizkid, ‘Kese (Dance)’
- Davido feat. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike, ‘Funds’
- Asake & Wizkid, ‘MMS’
- Davido feat. Omah Lay, ‘With You’
- Wizkid, ‘Morayo’
- Davido, ‘5ive’
- Asake, ‘Lungu Boy’
- BNXN, ‘Captain’
- Burna Boy, ‘No Sign Of Weakness’
The 2025 Apple Music charts confirm that Nigerian music is not only thriving but also setting the pace for Africa and influencing global pop culture. Afrobeats continues to grow as a robust and dynamic ecosystem, with artists like Wizkid, Asake, and Davido shaping the sound of modern music as the momentum carries into 2026.
