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Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo Break Into Nigeria’s Top 20 Most-Streamed Artistes (Full List)
By Gideon Ayeni
In a major win for Nigerian gospel music, renowned worship leaders Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo have made a powerful debut on YouTube Music’s list of top 20 most-streamed Nigerian artistes for the first quarter of 2025.
According to figures released by Debut Hub, Nathaniel Bassey garnered an impressive 52.8 million streams, while Mercy Chinwo followed closely with 46.4 million streams, marking their first appearance among Nigeria’s streaming elite.
Mercy Chinwo’s evergreen hit, “Excess Love,” remains a global gospel anthem, clocking over 133 million views on YouTube alone. Meanwhile, Nathaniel Bassey’s spiritually charged catalogue continues to inspire millions across the world. Key tracks driving his streaming success include “Yahweh Sabaoth” (25M views), “TOBECHUKWU” featuring Mercy Chinwo Blessed (39M views), and “Jesus Iye” (32M views).
Their rise reflects the increasing global appetite for Nigerian gospel music, once seen as niche but now earning a spot beside mainstream giants in Afrobeats and pop.
At the top of the Q1 chart is none other than Rema, who continues his global reign with 223 million streams, thanks in large part to the enduring success of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, which has now surpassed 2.5 billion plays worldwide.
Top 20 Most-Streamed Nigerian Artistes on YouTube Music (Q1 2025):
- Rema — 223M
- Burna Boy — 171M
- Ayra Starr — 169M
- Davido — 113M
- Wizkid — 102M
- Omah Lay — 96.7M
- Kizz Daniel — 67.9M
- Ruger — 65.7M
- CKay — 64.6M
- Asake — 63.4M
- Tems — 60.4M
- Fireboy DML — 59.1M
- Nathaniel Bassey — 52.8M
- Oxlade — 52.4M
- Tekno — 50.8M
- Mercy Chinwo — 46.4M
- Tiwa Savage — 45.3M
- Victony — 42.5M
- Moses Bliss — 41.5M
- BNXN — 41M
This milestone not only cements Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo’s place in the global gospel scene but also signals a broader shift in Nigerian music consumption, where gospel is now celebrated alongside Afrobeats and pop.
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