Afrobeats sensation Rema has been named the most-streamed Nigerian artist on YouTube for the first quarter of 2025, amassing an impressive 223 million streams.
According to data reported by a Nigerian music chart data platform, Rema’s global hit “Calm Down” played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone, having surpassed 1 billion streams. Additionally, his single “Baby (Is It A Crime)” secured the second position as the most-streamed song by a Nigerian artist on YouTube in 2025, with 14 million streams.
Other notable artists who made it to the top five include Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, and Wizkid, highlighting the continued global influence of Nigerian music.
Top 20 Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally on YouTube Music in Q1 2025 (January – March):
1. Rema — 223M
2. Burna Boy — 171M
3. Ayra Starr — 169M
4. Davido — 113M
5. Wizkid — 102M
6. Omah Lay — 96.7M
7. Kizz Daniel — 67.9M
8. Ruger — 65.7M
9. CKay — 64.6M
10. Asake — 63.4M
11. Tems — 60.4M
12. Fireboy DML — 59.1M
13. Nathaniel Bassey — 52.8M
14. Oxlade — 52.4M
15. Tekno — 50.8M
16. Tiwa Savage — 45.3M
17. Mercy Chinwo — 46.4M
18. Victony — 42.5M
19. Moses Bliss — 41.5M
20. BNXN — 41M
Rema’s remarkable streaming numbers reaffirm his position as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre. The success of “Calm Down” and “Baby (Is It A Crime)” reflects the widespread appeal of his sound, both within Nigeria and on the international stage.
The dominance of Nigerian artists on YouTube highlights the global impact of Afrobeats, with Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, and Wizkid also maintaining their positions as major musical forces.
