YouTube Nigeria has released its official ‘2025 Top Lists’, providing a comprehensive look at the nation’s cultural heart, a year marked by explosive musical talent and the compelling rise of Nollywood storytellers. The platform also announced the launch of a new personalized viewing experience called ‘YouTube Recap’, allowing users to explore their own unique journey through the year’s videos.
The 2025 music charts showed a dynamic mix of sounds, with gospel, afrobeats and rising stars dominating the landscape. Themes and visuals ranging from the spiritual resonance of “No Turning Back II” to the infectious rhythms of Shallipopi’s “Laho” and Davido’s “With You” formed the essential soundtrack for Nigerians this year.
Top 10 Music Videos, Nigeria
No turning back II | Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor, Shallipopi – Laho (Official Video), Davido – With You (Official Video) Ft. Omah Lay, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young John – 99 (Official Video) Ft. Daecolm, Asake – Why Love (Official Video), Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime) [Official Video]Chella – My Darling (Official Visualizer), Wizkid – Kese (Dance) (Official Video), Shallipopi, Burna Boy – Laho Ii (Official Video), Davido – With You Ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)
Beyond music, the influence of Nollywood and independent storytellers was profound. Channels like Omoni Oboli TV and Itelediconstudio turned heads with high-quality dramas and series, while the comedic brilliance of Brain Jotter proved that laughter remains a shared language across the platform. These creators are not only making videos, they are also actively shaping the future of Nigerian entertainment.
Top 10 creators, Nigeria
Omoni Oboli TV, Itelediconstudio
Uchenna Mbunabo Tv, Saira Movies, Maurice Sam TV, RuthKadiri247, APATATV+, Uche Montana TV, Sonia Uche Tv, Brain Jotter.
While the top charts reflect what Nigeria watched collectively, the platform presents YouTube Recap, its most personalized year-end feature yet, to celebrate each individual’s unique viewing habits. YouTube Recap generates a fun, shareable story that details user-specific information, such as the most viewed channels and most explored topics. The feature also introduces a new “Personality Type” card, which assigns users to one of 14 fun personas, such as “Sunshiner” or “Adventurer,” based on their viewing patterns. Users can also find out if they are a “top fan,” which qualifies them as one of the top 25 percent of viewers of their favorite creators.
Users can access their YouTube summary by opening the YouTube app and looking for the dedicated banner on their home page.
Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, commented on the announcement: “Nigeria’s creative energy is undeniable, and this year’s charts prove that the nation’s artists and storytellers are creating content that resonates globally. From chart-topping music to must-watch Nollywood dramas, we’re proud that YouTube is the place where this talent can shine. With the new YouTube Recap feature, we’re excited to be able to give every user a fun and personal way to celebrate the videos that made your year special.”