Nigerian Entertainment News: Rema Emerges as Q1’s Most Streamed Nigerian Artist
In the latest Nigerian Entertainment News, sensational Afrobeats star Rema has clinched the title of the most streamed Nigerian artist on YouTube for the first quarter of 2025
This recognition comes courtesy of a fresh report by The Debut Hub, a reputable Nigerian music ranking platform.
The “Raver” crooner soared to the top of the charts with a staggering 223 million streams, largely propelled by his hit track Is It Crime, which alone amassed over 14 million views.
Following closely behind is Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning icon, who secured second place with 171 million streams. Notably, Burna Boy is also preparing to drop his much-awaited eighth studio project, No Sign of Weakness.
Ayra Starr, the fast-rising songstress celebrated for her breakout anthem Sabi Girl, landed in third place with 169 million streams. Veteran hitmakers Davido and Wizkid completed the top five, pulling in 113 million and 102 million streams respectively.
This milestone reinforces the global prominence of Afrobeats, with Nigerian stars consistently dominating the digital music landscape.
Below is the comprehensive list of the Top 20 Most Streamed Nigerian Artists on YouTube Music (January – March 2025):
- Rema – 223M
- Burna Boy – 171M
- Ayra Starr – 169M
- Davido – 113M
- Wizkid – 102M
- Omah Lay – 96.7M
- Kizz Daniel – 67.9M
- Ruger – 65.7M
- CKay – 64.6M
- Asake – 63.4M
- Tems – 60.4M
- Fireboy DML – 59.1M
- Nathaniel Bassey – 52.8M
- Oxlade – 52.4M
- Tekno – 50.8M
- Mercy Chinwo – 46.4M
- Tiwa Savage – 45.3M
- Victony – 42.5M
- Moses Bliss – 41.5M
- BNXN – 41M
Stay tuned for more Nigerian Entertainment News as these artists continue to set the pace globally.
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