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The global dominance of Nigerian music continues to grow, and YouTube Music streaming figures for 2025 reveal the staggering popularity of the country’s artists worldwide. Leading the pack is Rema, who amassed an impressive 868 million streams, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most influential contemporary musicians.
Hot on his heels is Burna Boy with 726 million streams, demonstrating the lasting global appeal of Afro-fusion and the “African Giant” brand.
Ayra Starr also commands a major presence with 722 million streams, proving the rise of younger female artists in a previously male-dominated industry.
Davido, the perennial hitmaker, follows with 609 million streams, while Wizkid, the global ambassador for Afrobeat, secures 479 million, showing that international audiences still flock to established icons. Omah Lay’s 416 million streams illustrate the increasing popularity of the Afrobeat and Afro-soul sound, while Kizz Daniel rounds out the top seven with 315 million, highlighting his consistent output and catchy melodies.
Other notable artists include Asake (302M), CKay (294M), Ruger (280M), and Fireboy DML (269M), who continue to define the modern Nigerian music landscape.
Female artists such as Tems (266M) and Tiwa Savage (181M) demonstrate the sustained global influence of Nigerian women in music. Gospel acts like Mercy Chinwo (186M) and Nathaniel Bassey (169M) showcase the reach of inspirational music beyond local borders.
The list also features emerging stars such as BNXN, Oxlade, Shallipopi, Victony, and Joeboy, all surpassing 150 million streams, emphasizing how the digital era has enabled new talent to break through to global audiences.
Legendary acts like P-Square and Olamide maintain relevance with substantial streams, highlighting the enduring nature of Nigerian music.
Overall, these figures reflect Nigeria’s growing dominance in the global music scene, fueled by innovation, cross-genre appeal, and an ever-expanding international fanbase.
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