The Nigerian music scene is already setting the pace for 2025, with major artists dropping hits that are racking up millions of streams. Leading the charge is Rema, whose latest single, ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’, is officially the most-streamed Nigerian song of 2025 so far on Spotify.
Rema’s ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ Leads the Pack
Released on February 7, 2024, Rema’s track has captivated fans worldwide, amassing 14.28 million streams in just three weeks. The song, which samples Sade’s classic ‘Is It A Crime’ from their legendary album ‘Promise’, blends nostalgia with Rema’s signature Afro-fusion sound, making it an instant hit.
OdumoduBlvck, Lawrence Oyor & Asake Keep the Heat On
While Rema takes the crown, OdumoduBlvck’s latest single, ‘Pity This Boy’ featuring Victony, is also making waves with 7.58 million streams. The rapper is off to a strong start in 2025, securing 8 nominations at the 17th Headies, including Next Rated.
Gospel sensation Lawrence Oyor is proving that faith-based music has a strong place in the charts. His uplifting track, ‘Favour’, has inspired millions, earning 6.6 million streams so far.
Meanwhile, Asake kicked off the year with ‘Why Love’, which has racked up 3.25 million streams, continuing his reign as one of Afrobeats’ top hitmakers.
More Hits Dominating 2025’s Early Charts
Other notable mentions include:
- Teni’s ‘Money’ – 2.97M streams
- JoBlaq feat. Zinoleesky’s ‘Jo Vibe Remix’ – 2.93M streams
- Ayo Maff’s ‘Panic’ – 2.25M streams
- Kunmie’s ‘Arike’ – 2.25M streams
- Ayra Starr’s ‘All The Love’ – 2M streams
- Burna Boy’s ‘Update’ – 1.99M streams, setting the stage for his upcoming eighth studio album, ‘No Signs of Weakness’.
Top 10 Most-Streamed Nigerian Songs of 2025 (So Far) – Spotify (Feb 24)
1️⃣ Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime) — 14.28M
2️⃣ OdumoduBlvck feat. Victony – PITY THIS BOY — 7.58M
3️⃣ Lawrence Oyor – Favour — 6.6M
4️⃣ Asake – WHY LOVE — 3.25M
5️⃣ Teni – Money — 2.97M
6️⃣ JoBlaq feat. Zinoleesky – Jo Vibe Remix — 2.93M
7️⃣ Ayo Maff – Panic — 2.25M
8️⃣ Kunmie – Arike — 2.25M
9️⃣ Ayra Starr – All The Love — 2M
🔟 Burna Boy – Update — 1.99M
With album rollouts, major collaborations, and festival seasons still ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be another explosive year for Nigerian music. Stay tuned for more chart updates and streaming milestones!