As 2025 draws to a close, data from Google search trends has unveiled the definitive soundtrack of the year for Nigerian music fans. In a result that captures the complex national mood, the year's most searched-for song is not a mainstream Afropop banger but a powerful gospel anthem that provided solace to millions.
Faith Takes the Top Spot in Digital Searches
In a stunning revelation, the collaborative gospel track 'Oluwatosin (Jesus Is Enough)' by Tkeyz featuring Stevehills emerged as Nigeria's most Googled song of 2025. The song's title, which translates to 'God is worthy to be praised', resonated deeply, offering a digital sanctuary. Its position at number one highlights a year where listeners actively sought comfort and spiritual reassurance through music, prioritizing faith-driven content in their searches.
The Full Top 10 Breakdown: From Viral Prophecies to Street Anthems
The list, compiled from search data throughout the year, presents a fascinating mosaic of Nigeria's musical appetite. Following the top gospel hit, the viral sensation 'Joy Is Coming' by Fido secured the second position. This track, which originated as a TikTok snippet in late 2024, blossomed into a full-scale movement in 2025, also earning the title of Number One song on the Turntable Charts.
The third spot was claimed by the heavyweight collaboration 'With You' by Davido featuring Omah Lay. This Grammy-nominated, mid-tempo groove from Davido's '5ive' album, produced by Tempoe, enjoyed massive airplay from April to August and debuted at number four on the UK Afrobeats chart.
Shallipopi's indigenous street anthem 'Laho' landed powerfully at number four, with its thumping bass and catchy hooks dominating parties. Interestingly, the song's popularity was so immense that its remix featuring Burna Boy generated a separate wave of searches, earning it the ninth position on the list as fans debated which version was superior.
Other notable entries include Chella's romantic ballad 'My Darling' at number five, Rema's high-energy dance track 'Fun' at number six, Kunmie's soulful discovery 'Arike' at number seven, and the gritty collaboration 'Pity This Boy' by ODUMODUBLVCK featuring Victony at number eight.
What the Search Trends Tell Us About 2025
This year's Google search data paints a clear picture of a nation seeking balance. The list reveals a dual craving for spiritual solace and unabashed enjoyment. The dominance of a gospel track at the pinnacle, alongside viral hopeful anthems, gritty street pop, and smooth love ballads, underscores the multifaceted nature of the Nigerian listener's experience in 2025. It proves that while Afrobeats continues its global conquest, the domestic audience's tastes remain deeply rooted in a blend of faith, emotion, and relentless rhythm.
The digital footprints left by millions of searches confirm that Nigeria's sonic landscape is as diverse and dynamic as its people, with room for both prayer and party anthems to thrive at the highest level.
