No Wizkid, No Burna Boy: TikTok Reveals 2025 Nigerian Songs of the Summer
Platforms like TikTok don’t just reflect music culture — they shape it. In its 2025 “Songs of the Summer” list for Nigeria, TikTok crowned a track that many didn’t see coming, left two of Afrobeats’ biggest names off the top list, and revealed something deeper about what youth listeners are vibing to right now.
The Big Surprise: Who Took #1?
The number-one spot for Nigeria’s summer 2025 went to Wasiu Ayinde by BhadBoi OML — a track fusing modern pop production with traditional Yoruba Fuji elements.
What makes this win significant: neither Wizkid nor Burna Boy — two of Nigeria’s most globally dominant artists — reached the top of this list. The only major act from the “Big-Three” era to make the top-10 was Davido (with his track “With You” featuring Omah Lay).
Top 10 Snapshot
Here are some of the top entries from TikTok’s list reflecting viral-trend performance across the Nigerian audience:
- BhadBoi OML – “Wasiu Ayinde”
- Goon Flavour, Master KG & Eemoh – “Ngishutheni”
- Rybeena ft. Shoday – “Gaddem”
- Davido ft. Omah Lay – “With You”
- Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn, Daecolm – “99”
- Chella – “My Darling”
- Gaise Baba ft. Lawrence Oyor – “No Turning Back II”
- Spyro ft. Shoday – “Sweet”
- Joshua Baraka – “Wrong Places”
- Kelvinnice – “Heart”
What This List Tells Us
Beyond the music itself, this list reveals several key trends shaping Nigerian music culture in 2025:
- Viral radio: TikTok measured songs by how often users created videos with them — not just streaming or airplay.
- Genre-fusion & traditional roots: The top song blends Fuji & modern pop — showing listeners value cultural connection.
- New voices rising: Established superstars took a back-seat; newer artists and collabs dominated the youth feed.
- Platform power: TikTok’s influence in Nigeria isn’t just hype — it’s now a major driver of song momentum and discovery.
Why Wizkid & Burna Boy Missed the Top Spots
It’s not that Wizkid or Burna Boy didn’t release music this summer. They did. But this chart isn’t about legacy or catalogue — it’s about immediacy, feedability, and creator use. Their absence from the top list suggests that viral momentum and social-content adaptability matter more now for “song of the summer” status than traditional giant status.
Takeaways for Artists, Producers & Creators
Since you create both music and content, here’s how to use this insight:
- Think visual first — How easily can your track fuel a dance, a reaction, a trend on TikTok?
- Collaborate across genres — Fuse sounds & traditions to tap both local pride and global reach.
- Don’t rely solely on star power — New voices can break through if the song fits the platform.
- Monitor platforms like TikTok as part of your release strategy — success there often translates to streams and bookings.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, Nigeria’s “Song of the Summer” title belonged to BhadBoi OML’s “Wasiu Ayinde”, and the broader list tells a story of a changing musical landscape — one where younger voices, platform-savvy songs and cultural fusion hold sway. For artists, producers and creatives (like you), it’s a powerful reminder that the tools of engagement are shifting — and your next big moment might just come from a 15-second clip, not a radio countdown.
🎶 DjMondo “Mirror Mirror” Promotional Highlight
As the music season changes, let Nigeria’s own rising Afrobeat innovator DjMondo soundtrack your next move with his latest single “Mirror Mirror.” The track blends groove, melody and reflection — a perfect fit for creators, artists and listeners alike.
“Mirror Mirror” — The rhythm that reflects your ambition.
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