The Digest:
Spotify has unveiled the top 30 most-streamed Nigerian songs globally for the first half of 2025, highlighting the continued rise of Afrobeats and Nigerian talent on the world stage. From Rema’s hit to collaborations with global stars, the chart showcases the power of Nigerian music.
Key Points:
- Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime)” tops the list as the most streamed Nigerian song of 2025 so far.
- Shallipopi follows closely with “Laho”, securing his place as a global fan favorite.
- Davido leads in total entries with seven songs, including “With You” (featuring Omah Lay) at No. 3 and “Be There Still” at No. 10.
- Burna Boy’s influence is undeniable with his solo tracks and collaborations, including “TaTaTa” featuring Travis Scott at No. 5.
- Other standout songs include Ayra Starr’s “All the Love” and “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid, and Chella’s “My Darling”.
- A surprising collaboration with Coldplay, TWICE, and Burna Boy on “WE PRAY – TWICE Version” also makes the list.
Top 30 Most Exported Tracks:
- Rema – Baby (Is It a Crime)
- Shallipopi – Laho
- Davido, Omah Lay – With You (feat. Omah Lay)
- Chella – My Darling
- Burna Boy, Travis Scott – TaTaTa (feat. Travis Scott)
- Frenna, Shallipopi – ZAAZAA
- Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI, Little Simz – WE PRAY - TWICE Version
- Burna Boy – Update
- Burna Boy, Shallipopi – Laho II
- Davido – Be There Still
- Ayra Starr, Wizkid – Gimme Dat (feat. Wizkid)
- Davido, Victoria Monét – Offa Me (feat. Victoria Monét)
- Davido, Chris Brown – Titanium (feat. Chris Brown)
- Rema – Bout U
- ODUMODUBLVCK, Victony – PITY THIS BOY (with Victony)
- Ayra Starr – All The Love
- Lawrence Oyor – Favour
- Black Sherif, Fireboy DML – So It Goes
- Asake – WHY LOVE
- Beéle, Thisizlondon – Si Mañana Me Muero
- Adekunle Gold – Obimo
- Davido, Tayc, Dadju – Lover Boy (feat. Tayc & Dadju)
- Davido, Shenseea, 450 – R&B (feat. Shenseea & 450)
- Burna Boy – Sweet Love
- Tobias Rahim, Kabusa Oriental Choir – Regntid (feat. Kabusa Oriental Choir)
- Teni – Money
- Davido – 10 Kilo
- Himra, Minz – NUMBER ONE (feat. Minz)
- Davido, Victony, Musa Keys – Holy Water (feat. Victony & Musa Keys)
- Davido – Anything
Spotify’s list of the 30 biggest Nigerian songs of 2025 highlights the global dominance of Afrobeats and Nigerian artists. From Rema’s No. 1 hit to collaborations with major international acts, Nigerian music continues to shine on the global stage.
Sources: Pulse, Notjustok, Spotify
