YouTube Nigeria on Wednesday released its official 2025 Top Lists, celebrating the nation’s leading music videos and creators, while also unveiling a new personalized feature called YouTube Recap.
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The lists highlight the explosive growth of Afrobeats, gospel, and Nollywood storytelling, underscoring Nigeria’s rising influence in global entertainment.
According to YouTube, the most-watched music video in Nigeria this year was No Turning Back II by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor, followed by Shallipopi’s Laho and Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay. Other artists on the Top 10 include Olamide, Asake, Rema, Chella, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
On the creators’ side, Nollywood channels such as Omoni Oboli TV, Itelediconstudio, and Uchenna Mbunabo TV dominated the rankings, alongside comedy sensation Brain Jotter, who continues to attract millions of viewers with his skits.
Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, said the lists reflect Nigeria’s “undeniable creative energy” and the global resonance of its artists and storytellers.
“From chart-topping music to must-watch Nollywood dramas, we’re proud that YouTube is the place where this talent can shine,” Awofisayo said.
The newly launched YouTube Recap feature offers users a personalized year-end summary of their viewing habits. It includes highlights such as top-watched channels, favorite topics, and a “Personality Type” card that categorizes viewers into one of 14 personas. It also reveals whether users rank among the top 25 per cent of fans for their favorite creators.
YouTube said the recap is accessible via a banner on the homepage of the app.
The company noted that the initiative aims to give Nigerians a fun and shareable way to celebrate the videos that defined their year
