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 become a global cultural force. According to PwC, Afrobeats contributes roughly $2 billion annually to the global music economy.

Streaming platforms like Spotify reported that Nigerian artists earned over N58 billion in royalties in 2024, more than doubling the previous year's earnings. YouTube is a key platform driving this growth, with creators benefiting from revenue sharing via ads, subscriptions, and Shorts.

Afrobeats contributes roughly $2 billion annually to the wider global music economy

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

Author's summary: Nigerian musicians expand global influence.

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