Top 30 Most-Streamed Nigerian Songs Globally on Spotify (Jan–June 2025)

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Afrobeats continues to conquer international airwaves, and Spotify’s mid-year report for 2025 confirms it; Nigerian music is thriving on a global scale. In a highly anticipated reveal, Spotify has dropped the Top 30 Nigerian Songs with the Most Global Streams from January to June 2025, spotlighting not only household names but rising stars making serious international waves.

At the forefront of this dominance is Davido, the Afrobeats superstar whose latest body of work, 5ive, has resonated widely across continents. Nine tracks from the album made it to the top 30 list, an astonishing feat that further cements his legacy as one of Africa’s most commercially successful artists.

However, the No. 1 song in the world by a Nigerian artist belongs to Rema, with his smooth, genre-blending hit ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’. Known for fusing alté, pop, and Afrobeat influences, Rema’s consistent ability to create cross-border anthems keeps him in the conversation as a next-gen global icon.

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Coming in second is Shallipopi’s street anthem ‘Laho’, a song that has not only rocked the Nigerian club scene but is also echoing across global streaming platforms. The track’s infectious hook and energetic vibe signal the growing international appreciation for Nigeria’s street-hop sound.

Chella’s ‘My Darling’ ranks fourth, an impressive showing from the emerging star whose emotional vocals and melodic storytelling have found audiences far beyond Nigerian shores.

The fifth spot goes to Burna Boy, another mainstay of Nigeria’s global musical movement. His Travis Scott-assisted single ‘Tatata’ fuses Afro-fusion with Western trap elements, pushing genre boundaries and once again proving Burna’s reputation as a cultural bridge between Africa and the West.

Other top-ranking tracks include:

‘With You’ by Davido ft. Omah Lay

‘Zazaza’ by Frenna & Shallipopi

‘We Pray’ by Coldplay ft. Burna Boy

‘Update’ by Burna Boy

‘Laho II’ by Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy

‘Be There Still’ by Davido

This eclectic mix of artists and collaborations showcases the sheer diversity of Nigerian music, with international acts like Coldplay and Travis Scott not only collaborating with Nigerian artists but also sharing glory on Nigerian-led hits.

From Lagos to London, New York to Nairobi, the Nigerian sound is becoming an increasingly global musical currency. This movement has been years in the making but is now reaching its commercial and creative peak.

The message from Spotify’s 2025 mid-year data is clear: Afrobeats isn’t just a moment, it’s a movement. And as the genre evolves with new voices, collaborations, and cross-cultural experiments, the world is listening louder than ever.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How was the Spotify list for top Nigerian songs in 2025 determined?

The list showcases the most-streamed Nigerian songs globally on Spotify between January and June 2025—it features tracks by Nigerian artists and songs that showcase Nigerian talent.

Q2: Which artist had the most songs on the list?

Davido led the pack with nine songs from his album 5ive, making the list.

Q3: Who had the No. 1 song?

Rema’s ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ was the most-streamed Nigerian song globally in the first half of 2025.

Q4: What other big names appeared on the list?

Shallipopi, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Chella, and even international acts like Travis Scott and Coldplay featured prominently due to collaborations.

Q5: What does this mean for the future of Nigerian music?

It confirms the global rise of Afrobeats and signals more international collaborations, bigger stages, and even greater influence in global pop culture for Nigerian artists.