Top 10 Nigerian musicians with the largest YouTube channels in 2025 

Top 10 Nigerian Musicians with the Largest YouTube Channels in 2025

Over the past decade, Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has transformed into a global cultural force.

Afrobeats contributes roughly $2 billion annually to the global music economy, underlining its rising influence. Nigerian artists earned over N58 billion in royalties in 2024, more than doubling the previous year.

YouTube is a key platform fueling this expansion, with creators benefiting from revenue sharing via ads, subscriptions, and Shorts.

Streaming platforms like Spotify have reported significant earnings for Nigerian artists.

As these channels grow, they gain access to monetization tools that reward viewership, global reach, and engagement.

Author's summary: Nigerian musicians expand globally via YouTube.

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Nairametrics Nairametrics — 2025-10-13

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