YouTube Nigeria has dropped its official 2025 top lists, spotlighting the creators, videos, and cultural moments that defined the year. The charts were led by breakout musical talents and powerful storytelling, highlighting Nollywood’s growing global influence.
Plus, YouTube launched a new feature called YouTube Recap, which gives users a personalized summary of their 2025 viewing habits.
Music dominated the scene with a mix of gospel and Afrobeats hits like “NO TURNING BACK II,” Shallipopi’s “Laho,” and Davido’s “With You,” becoming the soundtrack of the year. The top 10 music videos featured big names like Olamide, Rema, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
On the creator side, Nollywood stars and independent storytellers like Omoni Oboli TV and Itelediconstudio captured massive attention, showing the power of Nigerian storytelling on YouTube.
