Singer and songwriter, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Omah Lay have topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025 with their collaboration, “With You”.
Spotify disclosed this in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, noting that the song was the most forwarded and reposted track across private messages and public digital spaces.
According to the streaming platform, the trend shows how music continues to serve as a strong social bond among Nigerians.
“It also reflects a broader trend in which Nigerians use music as a personal handshake in song form, a way to say, ‘I’m thinking of you,’ without typing a word,” Spotify said.
Rema’s “Fun” followed closely in second place, with the song gaining wide traction on Snapchat and Instagram, where music sharing is often linked to personal identity and self-expression.
“Listeners suggest that sharing the song is less about private messaging and more about identity performance,” the platform added.
Burna Boy’s “Love” ranked third, spreading widely across Snapchat, Instagram stories and WhatsApp. The song became a favourite choice for Nigerians to express emotions online, moving easily across group chats and social feeds.
Listeners said the track created a sense of shared emotional warmth.
Faith-based songs also made a strong showing. Lawrence Oyor’s “Favour” placed fourth, while “No Turning Back II” by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor ranked fifth.
Spotify noted that the gospel songs highlighted the role of spirituality in everyday Nigerian digital life, spreading mainly through WhatsApp groups, SMS messages and story feeds for encouragement and reassurance.
The data also showed a rise in social listening habits. Spotify said features such as Blend, Friends Mix and collaborative playlists turned music listening into a shared ritual rather than a solo activity.
Jam sessions in Nigeria increased by 145 per cent from 2024, as friends, couples, work colleagues and social groups embraced real-time listening as a new bonding experience.
“It became less about the songs themselves and more about the shared experience they created,” Spotify said.
“In 2025, every forwarded song, shared link or story post tells the same story.
“Music is a social glue, a mirror of mood, a bridge across private and public spaces, and a thread weaving individuals into community.”
Industry observers said the pattern explains why certain songs spread faster than others, noting that Nigerians often share music to feel close, express identity, uplift one another and strengthen a sense of belonging.
