The Nigerian music industry is experiencing significant growth in 2025, with a substantial number of artists poised to release a prolific volume of albums.

Rema's track 'Baby (Is It A Crime)' currently holds the title of the most streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on Spotify.

Released on February 7, 2024, after much anticipation, this single samples 'Is It A Crime' from the legendary British band Sade's 'Promise' album.

Just three weeks post-release, Rema's latest single has surpassed 14 million streams, placing it at the top of the most streamed Nigerian songs of 2025 on Spotify.

OdumoduBlvck's new release 'Pity This Boy,' featuring Victony, has also made a strong debut, amassing 7.5 million streams. The rapper is off to a promising start in 2025, having received 8 nominations, including Next Rated, for the 17th Headies.

Gospel artist Lawrence Oyor's 'Favour' has quickly made its mark in 2025, resonating with listeners through its uplifting message and achieving 6.6 million streams.

Asake began the year with the single 'Why Love,' which has reached 3.2 million streams to date.

Other notable tracks in the top 10 include Ayra Starr's 'All The Love' and Burna Boy's latest single, which serves as a precursor to his eagerly awaited eighth album, 'No Signs of Weakness.'

Top 10 most streamed Nigerian songs of 2025 so far on Spotify. (Feb 24)

  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