Nigerian gospel artist Akinade Ibuoye, widely known as Gaise Baba, has achieved a major digital milestone as his inspirational track “No Turning Back II”, featuring Lawrence Oyor, emerged as the most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube in 2025.
The recognition comes from YouTube’s Nigeria Year-in-Review report, which highlights the songs, creators, and entertainment content that attracted the highest levels of engagement among Nigerian audiences throughout the year.
Released around the middle of the year, the gospel anthem quickly gained widespread attention across streaming platforms and social media, turning into one of the biggest online sensations in Nigeria.
Viral Success in Just Six Months
The music video experienced rapid growth shortly after its release, accumulating more than 41 million views within six months.
Much of its popularity was driven by the powerful message of faith and commitment contained in the song’s lyrics. The collaboration between Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor also helped the track resonate with audiences both within the gospel community and beyond.
Social media users widely shared clips from the video, contributing to its viral spread and helping it dominate YouTube’s Nigerian music charts.
Other Music Videos That Captured Viewers’ Attention
Although “No Turning Back II” secured the top position, several other Nigerian artists also enjoyed major streaming success during the year.
The list of highly viewed music videos reflects the diversity of Nigeria’s music industry, ranging from Afrobeats hits to creative collaborations.
Some of the other videos that ranked among the most watched include songs by:
- Shallipopi with “Laho”
- Davido featuring Omah Lay on “With You”
- Olamide, Asake, Seyi Vibez, and Young Jonn with “Ninety Nine” featuring Daecolm
- Asake with “Why Love”
- Rema performing “Baby Is It a Crime”
- Chella with “My Darling”
- Wizkid with “Kese (Dance)”
- Shallipopi and Burna Boy collaborating on “Laho II”
- The visualizer version of Davido’s “With You”
The variety of artists appearing on the list highlights how Nigerian music continues to dominate digital platforms both locally and internationally.
Omoni Oboli Tops YouTube Creator Rankings
Beyond the music category, YouTube also recognized several creators who achieved remarkable success on the platform in 2025.
Among them, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli emerged as the most influential creator on YouTube Nigeria.
Her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, secured the number-one position thanks to a mix of film-style storytelling, lifestyle content, and engaging behind-the-scenes videos that attracted a large and loyal audience.
Popular Nigerian YouTube Creators of the Year
The Year-in-Review report also identified other creators who significantly shaped Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
The creators recognized for their strong performance include:
- Omoni Oboli – Omoni Oboli TV
- Ibrahim Yekini – Itelediconstudio
- Uchenna Mbunabo – Uchenna Mbunabo TV
- Aminu Saira – Saira Movies
- Maurice Sam – Maurice Sam TV
- Ruth Kadiri – RuthKadiri Two Four Seven
- ApataTV Plus
- Uche Montana – Uche Montana TV
- Sonia Uche – Sonia Uche TV
- Brain Jotter
These creators represent a broad mix of entertainment styles, including Nollywood productions, comedy skits, storytelling, and lifestyle content.
What the YouTube Report Reveals
According to Addy Awofisayo, YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, the annual review reflects the growing influence of Nigerian creators and musicians on global digital platforms.
The report highlights how audiences are increasingly engaging with locally produced content, from gospel music to comedy, films, and social commentary.
Commentary and Analysis
The success of Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” demonstrates the expanding influence of gospel music within Nigeria’s mainstream digital space.
While Afrobeats continues to dominate global charts, the strong performance of a gospel anthem at the top of YouTube’s rankings shows that inspirational music can still reach massive audiences.
Additionally, the rise of creators such as Omoni Oboli underscores the growing importance of digital platforms in shaping Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
YouTube has increasingly become a major distribution channel for filmmakers, musicians, and content creators seeking to reach both Nigerian and international audiences.
As internet access and digital consumption continue to grow across Africa, platforms like YouTube are expected to play an even larger role in determining which artists and creators capture the public’s attention.
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