The top Nigerian songs of 2025 were led by Fido’s “Joy Is Coming”, which dominated charts nationwide, alongside hits from Rema (“Baby (Is It a Crime)”), Shallipopi (“Laho”), Davido (“With You” ft. Omah Lay), Burna Boy, Tems, and Odumodublvck. Afrobeats remained the global driver, but street‑hop, gospel, and R&B also shaped the year The Nation Newspaper Nigerian Bulletin The Guardian Nigeria News.
The Big Picture: What Changed in 2025
Afrobeats Global Power: Spotify confirmed Nigerian songs dominated global streaming charts, led by Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy Nigerian Bulletin.
Street‑Hop & Gospel: Local hits like Fido’s Joy Is Coming and Odumodublvck’s anthems resonated deeply with Nigerian audiences The Nation Newspaper.
Collaborations: Davido’s With You (ft. Omah Lay) and Burna Boy’s features expanded reach.
Rising Stars: Shallipopi, Young Jonn, and Mavo broke into mainstream with viral tracks BellaNaija.
Global Recognition: Tems won her second Grammy, cementing Nigerian music’s global influence BizWatchNigeria.Ng.
Top Nigerian Songs of 2025
Rank | Song | Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Joy Is Coming | Fido | No.1 on Nigeria Top 100, gospel‑Afrobeats fusion The Nation Newspaper |
2 | Baby (Is It a Crime) | Rema | Most streamed Nigerian song globally Nigerian Bulletin |
3 | Laho | Shallipopi | Viral Afrobeats anthem, global fan favorite Nigerian Bulletin |
4 | With You | Davido ft. Omah Lay | Collaboration hit, charted globally Nigerian Bulletin |
5 | Be There Still | Davido | Another global chart entry Nigerian Bulletin |
6 | Homeless | Llona | Street‑hop anthem, unity message BizWatchNigeria.Ng |
7 | Shake Body (Revival) | Skales | Viral revival of classic hit BizWatchNigeria.Ng |
8 | Grammy Glory | Tems | Cemented her global status BizWatchNigeria.Ng |
9 | Street Anthem | Odumodublvck | Rap/street‑hop dominance BizWatchNigeria.Ng |
10 | Auracle (album track) | Shallipopi | From his 2025 album Auracle BellaNaija |
Trends Defining 2025 Nigerian Songs
1. Afrobeats as Global Pop
Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy led streaming charts worldwide, proving Afrobeats is now mainstream global pop Nigerian Bulletin.
2. Street‑Hop & Gospel Resonance
Fido’s Joy Is Coming became a cultural anthem in Nigeria, blending gospel hope with Afrobeats energy The Nation Newspaper.
3. Collaborations & Features
Davido’s partnerships with Omah Lay and Burna Boy’s international collabs expanded reach.
4. Indie & Rising Stars
Shallipopi’s Laho and Young Jonn’s Blue Disco album showed new voices can dominate BellaNaija.
5. Global Awards & Recognition
Tems’ Grammy win highlighted Nigerian music’s influence on global culture BizWatchNigeria.Ng.
Expanded Summary Table
Category | Representative Songs (2025) | Defining Features |
|---|---|---|
Global Hits | Rema’s Baby (Is It a Crime), Davido’s With You | Streaming dominance, collaborations |
Local Anthems | Fido’s Joy Is Coming, Odumodublvck’s rap hits | Street‑hop, gospel resonance |
Rising Stars | Shallipopi’s Laho, Young Jonn’s Blue Disco | Viral Afrobeats, new talent |
Global Recognition | Tems’ Grammy track | Awards, cultural impact |
Final Thoughts
2025 Nigerian songs weren’t just hits — they were cultural milestones. Fido’s Joy Is Coming captured national resilience, Rema and Davido carried Afrobeats globally, and Tems brought home another Grammy. Rising stars like Shallipopi and Odumodublvck proved the next generation is ready to lead.
The takeaway: 2025 was the year Nigerian music balanced local resonance with global dominance, cementing its place as the heartbeat of world pop culture.
Sources: The Nation Newspaper BizWatchNigeria.Ng BellaNaija Zikoko Nigerian Bulletin The Guardian Nigeria News
