Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has surged in popularity across the globe in recent years, especially in the era of streaming, with YouTube acting as a vital platform for artists to connect with millions of fans. This listicle ranks the top 14 Nigerian music artists by their total YouTube view counts, offering a snapshot of their reach.
Spanning from Burna Boy to Mr Eazi, these artists have racked up billions of views, underlining the worldwide draw of Nigerian music.
Burna Boy: 3.27 billion views
Burna Boy’s YouTube channel, launched in 2018, has notched up 3.28 billion views across 274 videos. With 5.29 million subscribers, his channel hosts a mix of music videos and live performances.
Wizkid: 2.26 billion views
Wizkid’s channel, ‘StarBoy TV,’ started in 2014, has gathered 2.26 billion views from 87 videos. Boasting 3.34 million subscribers, the channel features collaborations with international acts, cementing his presence beyond Nigeria.
Rema: 2.051 billion views
Rema’s YouTube channel, created in 2019, has climbed to 2.05 billion views with 183 videos. He has garnered 4.89 million subscribers in just six years.
Davido: 1.9 billion views
Davido’s channel, set up in 2018, has earned 1.91 billion views across 157 videos. With 4.48 million subscribers, his channel, tied to the UK via its country code, delivers performances and tracks that resonate with fans far beyond Nigeria.
CKay: 1.61 billion views
CKay’s YouTube channel, active since 2013, has secured 1.61 billion views from 124 videos. He has 4.19 million subscribers over 12 years, and stream hits like ‘Love Nwantiti’ have cemented his place in music folklore.
Flavour: 1.43 billion views
Flavour’s channel, running since 2011, has accumulated 1.43 billion views across 407 videos. With 3.65 million subscribers, the channel, one of the oldest on this list, offers a deep catalogue of music videos from the veteran artist.
P Square: 1.35 billion views
Despite not releasing any music as a duo for almost a decade, Peter and Paul Okoye (P Square)’s YouTube channel, established in 2011, has collected 1.35 billion views from 104 videos. The duo’s 2.72 million subscribers have streamed their content for 14 years, with classic tracks keeping the channel active.
Omah Lay: 1.11 billion views
Omah Lay’s channel was created in 2014, before his breakout year in 2020 and has reached 1.11 billion views with 168 videos. His 2.35 million subscribers have engaged with his music over the years.
Fireboy DML: 1.08 billion views
Fireboy DML’s YouTube channel, launched in 2018, has gained 1.08 billion views from 41 videos. With 1.90 million subscribers, his fewer uploads have still pulled in massive viewership over seven years.
Ayra Starr: 997 million views
Ayra Starr’s channel, started in 2021, has hit 997 million views across 145 videos. Her 2.58 million subscribers have streamed her content in just four years, showcasing her rise among newer Nigerian artists, gaining fans from different age and ethnic demographics.
Yemi Alade: 840 million views
Yemi Alade’s channel, created in Nov 2012, has garnered 840 million views from 376 videos. The channel has 2.4 million subscribers.
Asake: 740 million views
Asake’s YouTube channel, created in 2015, has recorded 740 million views from 33 videos. With 1.61 million subscribers, his channel has built a following over the years through music videos and live music performances.
Tems: 602 million views
Tems’ YouTube channel, set up in 2018, has amassed 602 million views across 59 videos. She has 1.17 million subscribers.
Tiwa Savage: 578 million views
Tiwa Savage’s channel, launched in 2016, has logged 578 million views from 109 videos. With 1.50 million subscribers, her channel has drawn viewers for nine years, featuring a range of music from one of Nigeria’s prominent female voices.
These 14 Nigerian artists have together surpassed 20 billion views on YouTube, reflecting the impact of Afrobeats and Nigerian music.
