Nigerian gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo have made a significant impact on the global music scene, ranking among the most-streamed Nigerian acts on YouTube Music for the first quarter of 2025.

According to data from Debut Hub, Nathaniel Bassey achieved an impressive 52.8 million streams, while Mercy Chinwo closely followed with 46.4 million streams. Their uplifting gospel music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Highlights of Their Success

Mercy Chinwo's standout track, “Excess Love,” has garnered an astonishing 133 million plays, solidifying her position in the music industry. Nathaniel Bassey also enjoys considerable success with popular songs like “Yahweh Sabaoth” (25 million plays), “TOBECHUKWU” (featuring Mercy Chinwo Blessed, 39 million plays), and “Jesus Iye” (32 million plays).

Global Rankings

In addition to Bassey and Chinwo, Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, continues to lead the global music scene. He is YouTube Music’s most-streamed artist for Q1 2025, with a remarkable 223 million streams. His hit “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez, has achieved a groundbreaking 2.5 billion plays, underscoring Rema's influence and popularity.

Top 20 Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists on YouTube Music in Q1 2025

Rema — 223M

Burna Boy — 171M

Ayra Starr — 169M

Davido — 113M

Wizkid — 102M

Omah Lay — 96.7M

Kizz Daniel — 67.9M

Ruger — 65.7M

CKay — 64.6M

Asake — 63.4M

Tems — 60.4M

Fireboy DML — 59.1M

Nathaniel Bassey — 52.8M

Oxlade — 52.4M

Tekno — 50.8M

Tiwa Savage — 45.3M

Mercy Chinwo — 46.4M

Victony — 42.5M

Moses Bliss — 41.5M

BNXN — 41M

Rema's consistent success on global streaming platforms highlights the universal appeal of Afrobeat and the growing recognition of Nigerian music and culture worldwide. The Q1 2025 rankings illustrate a vibrant Nigerian music scene, with gospel artists like Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo reaching new heights and broadening their international audiences, showcasing the increasing appreciation for their spiritually inspiring music.