2025 is already shaping up to be a vibrant year for Nigerian music, with major releases dominating streaming platforms. Rema’s “Baby (Is It A Crime)” leads the pack as the most streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on Spotify, having garnered 14.28 million streams since its release on February 7, 2024. This track samples the iconic “Is It A Crime” by British band Sade.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!OdumoduBlvck’s “Pity This Boy,” featuring Victony, has made a strong debut with 7.58 million streams, while Lawrence Oyor’s gospel hit “Favour” has earned 6.6 million streams, resonating with listeners for its hopeful message. Asake’s “Why Love” has also made waves, with 3.25 million streams.
Other popular songs in the top 10 include Teni’s “Money,” JoBlaq’s “Jo Vibe Remix” featuring Zinoleesky, and Ayra Starr’s “All The Love.” Burna Boy’s new single “Update,” which is part of his upcoming album “No Signs of Weakness,” rounds out the top 10 with nearly 2 million streams.
The top 10 most-streamed Nigerian songs of 2025 so far on Spotify are:
1. Rema – Baby (Is it a Crime) — 14.28M
2. OdumoduBlvck feat Victony – PITY THIS BOY — 7.58M
3. Lawrence Oyor – Favour — 6.6M
4. Asake – WHY LOVE — 3.25M
5. Teni – Money — 2.97M
6. JoBlaq feat Zinoleesky – Jo Vibe Remix — 2.93M
7. Ayo Maff – Panic — 2.25M
8. Kunmie – Arike — 2.25M
9. Ayra Starr – All The Love — 2M
10. Burna Boy – Update — 1.99M
The year is off to an exciting start with more anticipated releases from top artists!
