Nigerian star Rema has been crowned YouTube’s most streamed artist for Q1 2025 with 223 million streams, leading a strong showing for Afrobeats

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema has secured the top spot as the most streamed artist on YouTube for the first quarter of 2025.

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Data released yesterday by The Debut Hub, a Nigerian music chart platform, revealed the “Calm Down” singer amassed an impressive total of 223 million streams between January and March.

While his single “Is it a crime” contributed a significant 14 million streams to this figure, Rema’s overall catalogue proved a major draw for listeners worldwide.

This achievement underscores his growing global popularity and the increasing appetite for Afrobeats music.

However, Rema is not the only Nigerian artist making significant waves on the platform. Grammy Award winner Burna Boy claimed the second position with a substantial 171 million streams.

The anticipation surrounding his upcoming eighth studio album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, is likely contributing to his continued strong performance.

Rising star Ayra Starr, known for her hit tracks, secured third place with a total of 169 million streams.

Fellow Afrobeats heavyweights Davido and Wizkid also featured prominently in the top five, ranking fourth and fifth with 113 million and 102 million streams respectively.

The strong showing of these Nigerian artists on YouTube in the first quarter of 2025 highlights the continued global influence and popularity of Afrobeats.

The Debut Hub’s report indicates a promising start to the year for Nigerian music on the international streaming landscape.

The top five most-streamed Nigerian artists on YouTube Music globally in Q1 2025 were:

1. Rema — 223M
2. Burna Boy — 171M
3. Ayra Starr — 169M
4. Davido — 113M
5. Wizkid — 102M

This data firmly establishes Rema as a leading force in music streaming and reflects the collective success of Nigerian artists in captivating a global audience through YouTube.