Rema’s ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ tops Spotify’s global Nigerian songs chart for 2025 H1

Streaming giant Spotify has unveiled the Top 30 most-streamed Nigerian songs globally for the first half of 2025, with Rema’s hit, Baby (Is It A Crime), claiming the number one spot.

According to data released by Spotify, the ranking highlights Nigerian songs and collaborations with Nigerian artists that garnered the highest number of streams outside the country between January and June 2025.

Rema’s ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)’ emerged as the global favourite, beating out Shallipopi’s ‘Laho’, which secured second place. Davido’s collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, followed in third.

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Chella’s My Darling and Burna Boy’s Tatata, which features American rapper Travis Scott, rounded off the top five.

Davido led in overall dominance, with nine songs from his 2025 album 5ive appearing on the chart. Burna Boy also featured prominently with five entries, including high-profile collaborations and solo efforts.

Shallipopi maintained a strong showing with multiple entries, including Laho II featuring Burna Boy, and Zazaza with Frenna. Other global acts like Coldplay also featured on the list through cross-continental collaborations, most notably We Pray with Burna Boy.

Spotify’s ranking further underscores the expanding global footprint of Afrobeats, Nigerian street-pop, and the fusion of local rhythms with international sounds.

Here is the Top 10 from the full chart:

1. Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime)
2. Shallipopi – Laho
3. Davido ft. Omah Lay – With You
4. Chella – My Darling
5. Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott – Tatata
6. Frenna & Shallipopi – Zazaza
7. Coldplay ft. Burna Boy – We Pray
8. Burna Boy – Update
9. Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – Laho II
10. Davido – Be There Still

The full list includes tracks from Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, Tems, Wizkid, and others, reflecting a dynamic mix of sounds resonating with international audiences.

Spotify’s Global Impact charts continue to be a marker of Nigerian music’s influence, showcasing artists who are shaping the continent’s cultural exports and soundtracks heard around the world.