FULL LIST: Gospel artist beats Wizkid, others, leads Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube music chart

Gaise Baba. Credit: Youtubeafrica | Instagram

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YouTube has released its 2025 Nigeria rankings, revealing the platforms, creators and music videos that defined Nigerian viewing habits this year.

The streaming platform named gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye and actress Omoni Oboli as its standout artistes of 2025.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo, as reported by Premium Times on Wednesday.

Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II,” featuring Lawrence Oyor, led the music category as Nigeria’s most-watched YouTube music video of the year.

The video, released on 16 May, quickly became a national anthem, earning over 41 million views in just six months.

Below is a breakdown of the full YouTube Nigeria 2025 lists:

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