Spotify’s Top 30 Nigerian Songs Making Waves Worldwide.
The streaming site claims that its carefully chosen selection includes Nigerian musicians who have found success with audiences worldwide. The amazing diversity and worldwide appeal of Nigerian music are highlighted on this year’s Global Impact List, according to a statement released on Monday by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa. Okumu believes that Afrobeats sensation Rema is at the forefront of the movement, with his song “Baby” ranking as the most exported Nigerian song of 2025.
Rema, who recently celebrated the first anniversary of his highly regarded album “HEIS,” is a global force that captivates listeners everywhere with his experimental sound.
The lone gospel song to earn a slot on this list, which Afrobeats dominate, is Lawrence Oyor’s gospel ballad “Favour,” which elevates gospel music to a global level. The emergence of Nigeria’s future generation of stars is also highlighted by the Global Impact List.
The only gospel song to earn a slot on this list, which Afrobeats dominate, is Lawrence Oyor’s gospel melody “Favour,” which elevates gospel music to a global level. The emergence of Nigeria’s future generation of stars is also highlighted by the Global Impact List.
Emerging artistes Chella and Minz earned their place with standout tracks, “My Darling” and “Number One”.
These new talents highlight the increasing demand for Nigerian music on a global scale. Additionally, Nigerian female musicians are still making waves around the world. Teni’s popular song “Money” and Ayra Starr’s “All The Love” and “Gimme Dat” earned two slots on the list. Their contributions captivate audiences around the world by showcasing the strong and innovative presence of women in Nigeria’s music landscape.
Davido tops the list with an astounding nine entries, followed closely by Burna Boy with five.
Okumu claims that their enduring appeal on a global scale and resonance across generations confirm their position as key players in Nigerian music’s success abroad.
Top 30 Nigerian songs with global reach from January to June 2025:
Rema – Baby (Is it a Crime)
Shallipopi – Laho
Davido & Omah Lay – With You
Chella – My Darling
Burna Boy & Travis Scott – TaTaTa
Frenna & Shallipopi – ZAAZAA
Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI & Little Simz – WE PRAY (TWICE Version)
Burna Boy – Update
Burna Boy & Shallipopi – Laho II
Davido – Be There Still
Ayra Starr & Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Davido & Victoria Monét – Offa Me
Davido & Chris Brown – Titanium
Rema – Bout U
ODUMODUBLVCK & Victony – PITY THIS BOY
Ayra Starr – All The Love
Lawrence Oyor – Favour
Black Sherif & Fireboy DML – So it Goes
Asake – WHY LOVE
Beéle & Thisizlondon – si mañana me muero
Adekunle Gold – Obimo
Davido, Tayc & Dadju – Lover Boy
Davido, Shenseea & 450 – R&B
Burna Boy – Sweet Love
Tobias Rahim & Kabusa Oriental Choir – Regntid
Teni – Money
Davido – 10 Kilo
Himra & Minz – NUMBER ONE
Davido, Victony & Musa Keys – Holy Water
Davido – Anything
