The year 2025 was a defining year for Nigerian music, driven by streaming power, digital fanbases, and highly competitive album releases. For the OSG Recap 2025, we look at the Nigerian albums that truly dominated the industry, based on performance across Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. These projects were not only popular but also consistently topped charts, broke streaming records, and shaped listening habits across the country.

This year showed a clear shift from single-driven success to full album experiences. Nigerian listeners rewarded projects that offered depth, replay value, and cultural relevance. From global icons to rising stars, these ten albums stood above the rest in both numbers and impact.

Albums that ruled Nigerian streaming platforms

1. Wizkid – Morayo

Wizkid’s Morayo was the undisputed king of 2025. Dedicated to his late mother, the album didn’t just top charts; it lived there. Breaking records for the most first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria (over 12 million), the project blended soulful highlife with smooth Afrobeats, proving that Wizkid’s “Starboy” magic is only getting more refined with time.

2. Tems – Born in the Wild

The leading vibe of 2025 belonged to Tems. Her debut studio album, Born in the Wild, was a global masterclass in neo-soul and Afro-R&B. Fueled by the viral success of “Love Me JeJe,” Tems became the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 4 billion total streams on Spotify this year. Her album was a staple on Apple Music’s top charts for over 50 consecutive weeks.

3. Davido – 5ive

Davido’s fifth studio effort, 5ive, lived up to its name by dominating the “Big 5” streaming metrics: longevity, radio play, club rotation, digital sales, and social media virality. With over 250 million streams in Nigeria alone, “OBO” proved that his hit-making factory is still operating at maximum capacity.

4. Ayra Starr – The Year I Turned 21

Ayra Starr solidified her status as a global pop star with The Year I Turned 21. This project showed a more mature side of the “Sabi Girl,” featuring hits like “Commas” and “Bad Vibes.” The album debuted at number one and became one of the most exported Nigerian projects of the year, dominating charts from Lagos to London.

5. Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness

True to its title, Burna Boy showed zero fatigue in 2025. No Sign of Weakness was a heavy-hitter on YouTube Music and Spotify, blending street anthems with conscious storytelling. It remained the most stable charting album of the second half of the year, selling the equivalent of 180 million on-demand streams.

6. Tiwa Savage – This One Is Personal

The Queen of Afrobeats returned in August 2025 with her most intimate project yet. Tiwa Savage’s This One Is Personalcombined R&B sensibilities with raw, heartfelt lyrics. Lead singles like “Over The Moon” dominated Apple Music’s R&B charts, proving that Tiwa’s reign is far from over as she crossed the 800 million stream milestone on Spotify.

7. BNXN – Captain

BNXN (formerly Buju) delivered his most cohesive project with Captain. The album showcased his unparalleled ability to craft hooks that stay in the listener’s head. It was a breakout success on Spotify Nigeria, holding a top 5 position for nearly 20 weeks and establishing BNXN as a formidable album-artist.

8. Olamide – Olamidé

The veteran and kingmaker, Olamide, released his self-titled project Olamidé, which served as a bridge between the old and new school. Featuring the chart-topping single “99,” the album proved that Baddo’s influence on the streets and the charts is permanent.

9. Asake – Lungu Boy

While Asake had multiple projects in rotation, Lungu Boy was the standout performer of 2025. Continuing his streak of “Neo-Fuji” dominance, the album amassed over 170 million on-demand streams this year, fueled by high-energy tracks that became the official soundtrack for Nigerian nightlife.

10. ODUMODUBLVCK – The Machine Is Coming

Closing out the top 10 is the “Big Gun” himself. ODUMODUBLVCK’s The Machine Is Coming brought a raw, drill-infused energy to the mainstream. With over 130 million streams, it was the highest-performing rap-centric album of the year, cementing his place as the leader of the new hip-hop wave in Nigeria.

These albums did more than rack up numbers. They shaped club playlists, online trends, and everyday listening habits across Nigeria, reinforcing the country’s place as a global music powerhouse.