Nigerian Entertainment News: Rema Leads, Davido Shines as Spotify Drops 2025 Nigerian Global Impact Rankings
In the latest Nigerian Entertainment News, Spotify has released its highly anticipated 2025 Global Impact Rankings, spotlighting 30 Nigerian tracks that have achieved significant recognition across international markets in the first half of the year—further cementing Afrobeats’ influence on the global stage
Rema claims the top position with his chart-dominating hit “Baby (Is It a Crime),” while Davido emerges as the most dominant figure overall, boasting an impressive nine placements—all taken from his critically praised project 5ive.
Notable entries from Davido’s album include “With You” (featuring Omah Lay), “Be There Still”, “10 Kilo”, and “Holy Water”, reinforcing his status as the most recurrent artist on the list and showcasing his broad appeal and artistic consistency in 2025.
Securing the second spot is Shallipopi with his catchy anthem “Laho”, followed by Davido and Omah Lay’s emotional collaboration “With You” in third. Newcomer Chella proved she’s a force to be reckoned with, clinching fourth place with “My Darling”, while Burna Boy’s major link-up with Travis Scott, “TaTaTa,” rounds off the top five.
Other standout appearances in the top 10 include:
- “ZAaZAA” – Frenna & Shallipopi
- “WE PRAY (Twice Version)” – Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI & Little Simz
- “Update” and “Laho II” – Burna Boy & Shallipopi
- “Be There Still” – Davido
The full compilation is a vibrant celebration of both seasoned Afrobeats icons and promising newcomers. Artists like Ayra Starr, Wizkid, ODUMODUBLVCK, Lawrence Oyor, Black Sherif, Asake, Adekunle Gold, Teni, and Minz all earned recognition, joined by international collaborators such as Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Dadju, and Shenseea.
Among the unexpected highlights was the appearance of Beéle, who, alongside Thisizlondon, dropped the Afro-Latin fusion “Si mañana me muero,” showcasing the genre’s ever-expanding global footprint and its ability to transcend linguistic and cultural divides.
Though Rema clinched the number one spot, much of the social media chatter has focused on the revived rivalry between Davido and Burna Boy.
With Davido’s 9 songs compared to Burna’s 5, debates have reignited around who truly holds the throne in 2025’s international Afrobeats movement.
Stay tuned to Nigerian Entertainment News for more updates, and see the full Top 30 list in the screenshot below.
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