By Peter Omopo
Lagos, July 21, 2025 — Spotify has released its Global Impact List in Nigeria, spotlighting the top 30 Nigerian songs that made waves on the international stage in the first half of 2025.
Afrobeats superstar Rema takes the crown with his hit track “Baby (Is it a Crime)”, named the most exported Nigerian song of the year so far. The achievement follows the one-year anniversary of his critically acclaimed album HEIS, reinforcing Rema’s status as a global musical force.
Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, described the list as a celebration of Nigerian music’s diversity and international influence. “This year’s Global Impact List showcases the incredible range and global appeal of Nigerian music,” she said.
The list features a strong presence of Afrobeats heavyweights, with Davido dominating with nine entries, and Burna Boy following with five, underscoring their enduring cross-border popularity and cultural impact.
Among the notable highlights:
- Gospel music earned a rare spotlight, with Lawrence Oyor’s “Favour” standing out as the only gospel track to make the list.
- Rising stars are making their mark: Chella and Minz earned global recognition with “My Darling” and “NUMBER ONE” respectively.
- Female artistes are also carving their place on the world stage: Ayra Starr features twice with “Gimme Dat” (with Wizkid) and “All The Love”, while Teni shines with her infectious single “Money”.
The list also reflects Nigeria’s growing cultural footprint beyond Africa, with several international collaborations—featuring artists such as Travis Scott, Chris Brown, TWICE, and Coldplay—further boosting the reach of Nigerian music.
🎶 Nigeria’s Top 30 Global Songs (Jan–June 2025)
1. Rema – Baby (Is it a Crime)
2. Shallipopi – Laho
3. Davido & Omah Lay – With You
4. Chella – My Darling
5. Burna Boy & Travis Scott – TaTaTa
6. Frenna & Shallipopi – ZAAZAA
7. Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI & Little Simz – WE PRAY (TWICE Version)
8. Burna Boy – Update
9. Burna Boy & Shallipopi – Laho II
10. Davido – Be There Still
11. Ayra Starr & Wizkid – Gimme Dat
12. Davido & Victoria Monét – Offa Me
13. Davido & Chris Brown – Titanium
14. Rema – Bout U
15. ODUMODUBLVCK & Victony – PITY THIS BOY
16. Ayra Starr – All The Love
17. Lawrence Oyor – Favour
18. Black Sherif & Fireboy DML – So it Goes
19. Asake – WHY LOVE
20. Beéle & Thisizlondon – si mañana me muero
21. Adekunle Gold – Obimo
22. Davido, Tayc & Dadju – Lover Boy
23. Davido, Shenseea & 450 – R&B
24. Burna Boy – Sweet Love
25. Tobias Rahim & Kabusa Oriental Choir – Regntid
26. Teni – Money
27. Davido – 10 Kilo
28. Himra & Minz – NUMBER ONE
29. Davido, Victony & Musa Keys – Holy Water
30. Davido – Anything
With the global music landscape increasingly embracing Nigerian sounds, this list reinforces the country’s role as a cultural powerhouse—and its artists as key players in shaping the future of pop music worldwide.