YouTube Nigeria has released 2025 Top Lists and launched a new personalized ‘YouTube Recap’ Experience.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that YouTube has once again opened a window into the cultural heartbeat of Nigeria with the release of its official 2025 Top Lists, spotlighting the music, creators and stories that shaped the year.
In a major addition, the platform has also unveiled YouTube Recap, a new personalized feature that lets users revisit their own year of viewing on the platform.
Nigeria’s Soundtrack of 2025
From gospel anthems to Afrobeats dominance, 2025 delivered a vibrant mix of sounds that defined everyday life across the country. Tracks like “No Turning Back II” by Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor carried spiritual resonance, while Shallipopi’s energetic “Laho” and Davido’s melodic “With You” kept dance floors buzzing nationwide.
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These top trending music videos represent the artists who captured Nigeria’s ears and hearts in 2025:
Top 10 Music Videos – Nigeria (2025)
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No Turning Back II – Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor
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Laho – Shallipopi (Official Video)
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With You – Davido ft. Omah Lay (Official Video)
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99 – Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young John ft. Daecolm
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Why Love – Asake (Official Video)
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Baby (Is It A Crime) – Rema
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My Darling – Chella (Official Visualiser)
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Kese (Dance) – Wizkid (Official Video)
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Laho II – Shallipopi, Burna Boy (Official Video)
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With You – Davido ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)
Creators Who Defined the Year
Nollywood-centric channels and digital storytellers saw remarkable growth in 2025. From blockbuster episodic dramas to grassroots comedy, creators across Nigeria built strong communities around compelling stories and relatable humor.
Top 10 Creators – Nigeria (2025)
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Omoni Oboli TV
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Itelediconstudio
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Uchenna Mbunabo TV
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Saira Movies
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Maurice Sam TV
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RuthKadiri247
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APATATV+
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Uche Montana TV
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Sonia Uche TV
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Brain Jotter
YouTube Recap: A New Way to See Your Year
For the first time, YouTube users in Nigeria can dive into their own viewing trends through the newly launched YouTube Recap, a shareable, personalized summary of their year on the platform.
The experience highlights your most-watched creators, favorite topics and total watch time, and introduces a new “Personality Type” card that assigns one of 14 fun viewing personas from Adventurer to Sunshiner. The feature also reveals whether you ranked among the top 25% of a creator’s global fan base.
Users can access their Recap directly from the homepage of the YouTube app via the dedicated recap banner.
Official Reaction
Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, praised the creativity powering Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
“Nigeria’s creative energy is undeniable, and this year’s lists prove that the nation’s artists and storytellers are creating content that resonates globally,” she said.
“From chart-topping music to must-watch Nollywood dramas, we’re proud that YouTube is a platform where this talent shines. With YouTube Recap, every user now gets a fun, personal way to celebrate the videos that made their year memorable.”
YouTube is urging Nigerians to explore the full Top Lists and discover their personal YouTube Recap today.
