Afrobeats sensation Rema continues to make global waves as his 2025 single, “Baby (Is It A Crime)”, has been named the most streamed Nigerian song globally on Spotify for the first half of the year.

The track, released in February, marked Rema’s first offering of 2025. Inspired by Sade Adu’s iconic 1985 ballad, the song blends nostalgia with modern Afrobeats energy, helping it dominate streaming charts both locally and internationally.

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Spotify released its Global Impact List on Monday, spotlighting the top 30 Nigerian songs streamed worldwide between January and June 2025. The chart underscores the sustained rise of Afrobeats as a global genre and celebrates Nigeria’s influence on the world music stage.

Davido led all artists with a commanding nine entries on the list—each one from his recently released fifth studio album, 5ive. The star teamed up with global acts like Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Omah Lay, Shenseea, Tayc, and Dadju, reinforcing his position as a cross-continental hitmaker.

One notable standout on the otherwise Afrobeats-heavy chart was “Favour” by gospel minister Lawrence Oyor. The spiritually uplifting track was the only gospel song to break into the top 30 and has seen a viral surge since its release earlier this year.

Reacting to the list, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, praised the global expansion and diversity of Nigerian music.

“This year’s Global Impact List is a testament to the vast range and international appeal of Nigerian music. We’re seeing both seasoned global talents and promising new artists making significant strides,” she said.

“It’s particularly exciting to observe Afrobeats not only dominating but continually evolving, capturing the attention of a global audience. Spotify is proud to be a part of this movement.”

Top 30 Most Streamed Nigerian Songs on Spotify (Jan – June 2025)
1. Rema – Baby (Is it a Crime)
2. Shallipopi – Laho
3. Davido, Omah Lay – With You (feat. Omah Lay)
4. Chella – My Darling
5. Burna Boy, Travis Scott – TaTaTa (feat. Travis Scott)
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 (feat. Wizkid)
12. Davido, Victoria Monét – Offa Me (feat. Victoria Monét)
13. Davido, Chris Brown – Titanium (feat. Chris Brown)
14. Rema – Bout U
15. ODUMODUBLVCK, Victony – PITY THIS BOY (with Victony)
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 (feat. Tayc & Dadju)
23. Davido, Shenseea, 450 – R&B (feat. Shenseea & 450)
24. Burna Boy – Sweet Love
25. Tobias Rahim, Kabusa Oriental Choir – Regntid
26. Teni – Money
27. Davido – 10 Kilo
28. Himra, Minz – NUMBER ONE (feat. Minz)
29. Davido, Victony, Musa Keys – Holy Water
30. Davido – Anything

VeryDarkMan Reveals Glimpse of His NGO’s New Office Space

Nigerian activist and popular social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VDM, has taken a major step toward formalizing his humanitarian work with the opening of a new office space for his foundation, the Martins Vincent Otse Initiative.

In a video posted to his Instagram on Monday, July 21, 2025, VDM gave his followers a first look at the new facility, which he said will serve as the operational base for his growing nonprofit.

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