The Nigerian music scene is already heating up in 2025, with top artists dropping hits and fans streaming their favorites non-stop. Leading the pack so far is Rema, whose latest single, Baby (Is It A Crime), has taken the No. 1 spot as the most-streamed Nigerian song of the year on Spotify.
Rema Takes the Lead with Over 14 Million Streams
Released on February 7, 2025, Baby (Is It A Crime) quickly became a fan favorite. The song samples Is It A Crime from the iconic British band Sade’s ‘Promise’ album, blending nostalgia with Rema’s signature sound. Within just three weeks, it has amassed 14.28 million streams, making it the biggest Nigerian track of the year so far on Spotify.
Other Artists Making Waves
While Rema leads, other artists are also making an impact:
- OdumoduBlvck’s ‘Pity This Boy’ ft. Victony – Off to a strong start with 7.58 million streams. OdumoduBlvck also secured eight Headies nominations, including Next Rated.
- Lawrence Oyor’s ‘Favour’ – The gospel hit has gained 6.6 million streams, resonating with listeners through its uplifting message.
- Asake’s ‘Why Love’ – The YBNL star’s latest single has reached 3.25 million streams.
- Ayra Starr and Burna Boy – Both artists have landed in the Top 10, with Ayra Starr’s All The Love and Burna Boy’s Update, which sets the stage for his upcoming album, No Signs of Weakness.
Top 10 Most Streamed Nigerian Songs of 2025 (as of Feb 24, 2025)
- Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime) — 14.28M
- OdumoduBlvck feat. Victony – Pity This Boy — 7.58M
- Lawrence Oyor – Favour — 6.6M
- Asake – Why Love — 3.25M
- Teni – Money — 2.97M
- JoBlaq feat. Zinoleesky – Jo Vibe Remix — 2.93M
- Ayo Maff – Panic — 2.25M
- Kunmie – Arike — 2.25M
- Ayra Starr – All The Love — 2M
- Burna Boy – Update — 1.99M
2025: Another Big Year for Nigerian Music
With just two months into the year, Nigerian artists are already setting the tone for an exciting 2025 music season. From Afrobeats to gospel and street pop, these numbers show that Nigerian music continues to dominate global streaming platforms.
Which of these songs is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments.
