New data from Google has officially crowned the collaborative hit single from Davido and Omah Lay as the song that sparked the most lyrical curiosity among Nigerian listeners throughout 2025. The track, titled 'With You,' topped the search engine's year-end list for the most searched song lyrics in the country.
The Unlikely Hit That Captured a Nation
Originally released in April 2025 as a track on Davido's fifth studio album, '5ive,' 'With You' was not initially positioned as a lead single. In fact, its placement towards the end of the album suggested it might be overlooked. However, the song's irresistible blend of stimulating Afrobeats rhythms and catchy, albeit sometimes challenging-to-decipher lyrics—particularly Omah Lay's verse—resonated powerfully with fans.
This organic connection drove listeners to Google in droves, eager to learn the words and sing along perfectly to what many have dubbed the unofficial Song of the Year. The track's success is attributed to a perfect storm of memorable melodies, which interestingly draw inspiration from Bright Chimezie's classic 'Because of English,' and relatable lyrics that sparked widespread user-generated content and consumer-led promotion.
Top 10 Most Searched Song Lyrics in Nigeria for 2025
While 'With You' claimed the number one spot, Google's data highlighted a diverse range of musical tastes across Nigeria. The search trends revealed a strong appetite for gospel, international hip-hop, and other trending Afrobeats anthems.
The complete top 10 list of the most Googled song lyrics in Nigeria for 2025 is as follows:
- With You by Davido ft Omah Lay lyrics
- Oluwatosin lyrics by Keyz Ft. SteveHills
- XXXTentacion Hope lyrics
- Joy Is Coming lyrics by Fido
- Favour It Surrounds Me Like a Shield lyrics
- Arike lyrics by Kunmie
- XXX Vice City lyrics
- Laho lyrics
- Shaolin by Seyi Vibez lyrics
- Day by Day by Simi ft Kizz Daniel lyrics
A Testament to Organic Growth and Lasting Appeal
The story of 'With You' underscores a modern reality in the music industry: a hit song is not solely created by marketing budgets but is ultimately chosen by the people. Despite its initial low-profile album placement, listeners handpicked it, fueled by its captivating sound. The high search volume for its lyrics confirms a deep level of engagement, as fans sought to fully participate in the cultural moment the song created.
The list also shows the enduring commercial appeal of late American rapper XXXTentacion in Nigeria, with his song 'Hope' securing the third position. Furthermore, the presence of viral TikTok hits like Kunmie's 'Arike' and powerful gospel records like 'Oluwatosin' demonstrates the varied sonic landscape that defines Nigeria's vibrant music scene.
This Google data provides a clear, data-driven snapshot of the songs that truly captivated the Nigerian public in 2025, with Davido and Omah Lay's collaborative effort leading the charge from the studio to the search bar.
