Apple Music Nigeria has officially unveiled its year-end streaming data for 2025, crowning Afrobeats star Asake as the platform's most-streamed artist of the year. His hit single "Why Love" emerged as the number one song, leading a top five dominated by Nigeria's biggest musical acts including Wizkid and Davido.
Asake's Independent Triumph with "Why Love"
The release of "Why Love" marked a significant milestone in Asake's career, as it was his first major single released under his own independent label, Giran Republic. This move signaled his official departure from YBNL, his former record label. The song's massive success throughout 2025 positioned Asake among an elite group of Nigerian artists who have achieved a chart-topping hit while launching their own independent imprints.
Breakdown of the Top Five Most-Streamed Songs
The chart data provides a clear snapshot of Nigeria's listening habits in 2025. Following Asake's "Why Love" in the top spot, Wizkid secured second place with "Kese (Dance)". This track is a standout from his album Morayo, which was released on 22 November 2024. Despite its late 2024 release, the song maintained incredible momentum and remained a fixture in the top tier of Apple Music Nigeria's charts for months into 2025.
Davido's collaboration-heavy track "Funds," featuring Odumodublvck and Chike, claimed the third position. Released ahead of his 2025 album 5ive, the song gained massive traction on social media, fueling its streaming numbers and making it one of the year's most-replayed anthems.
In fourth place is another Asake entry, the collaborative hit "MMS" featuring Wizkid. This song is taken from Asake's 2024 album Lungu Boy, released on 9 August 2024 under YBNL Nation/EMPIRE. The track experienced a major resurgence in 2025, proving the enduring appeal and strong chemistry between the two superstar artists.
Rounding out the top five is Davido's "With You," featuring Omah Lay. This song is the closing track on Davido's April 2025 album, 5ive. Its popularity was bolstered by the highly successful rollout of the parent album, which kept Davido consistently featured on major streaming charts throughout the year.
What the Chart Reveals About Nigerian Music
This year-end list from Apple Music Nigeria underscores the sustained dominance of established megastars in the industry. The presence of both Asake and Davido with multiple entries highlights their prolific output and consistent connection with audiences. Furthermore, the chart demonstrates the powerful longevity of hit songs, with tracks from late 2024 continuing to perform strongly well into the following year. The data confirms that strategic collaborations, like those between Asake and Wizkid or Davido and Odumodublvck, remain a key formula for streaming success in the Nigerian market.
