Top 10 most-streamed Nigerian songs on YouTube Music in H1 2026
By Aboki Forex —
Afrobeats continued its remarkable global expansion in the first half of 2026, with digital streaming cementing its position as the primary driver of music consumption and commercial success. Between January and June 2026, Nigeria's 10 most-streamed songs on YouTube Music generated a combined 118.7 million streams, underscoring the genre's sustained momentum and the dominance of a handful of artists shaping the country's music landscape.
Wizkid and Asake dominate the top 10
The rankings reflect the continued influence of Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid and Asake, who accounted for five of the top 10 entries. Collaborations involving BNXN, Sarz, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, Young Jonn, Odumodublvck and a new generation of artists such as Shoday, FOLA and 6uff also recorded impressive numbers. Beyond the streaming figures, the songs also translated their popularity into strong video performance on YouTube, collectively attracting more than 78 million views across their official music videos.
The 10 biggest Nigerian songs on YouTube Music in H1 2026
10. My Healer – Seyi Vibez & Omah Lay (9.7 million streams)
My Healer was released on January 21, 2026, marking one of the year's earliest Afrobeats hits. The song blends Seyi Vibez's emotionally driven street-pop style with Omah Lay's smooth, melodic vocals. The official music video has amassed 7.6 million views on YouTube, while the song recorded 9.7 million streams on YouTube Music.
9. Back Outside – BNXN & Sarz (10 million streams)
Back Outside was released on April 19, 2026, as the lead single from the collaborative EP The Game Needs Us with producer Sarz. The official music video, released on April 24, 2026, has amassed more than 6.35 million YouTube views. On YouTube Music, Back Outside recorded 10 million streams.
8. Colorado – Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr & Young Jonn (10 million streams)
Colorado was released on April 10, 2026. Produced by Teemode, the Afro-fusion record combines Johnny Drille's soulful songwriting with Ayra Starr's vibrant vocals and Young Jonn's Afropop sensibilities. Its official music video has accumulated 2.8 million views on YouTube, while the track recorded 10 million plays on YouTube Music.
7. Forgiveness – Asake (11 million streams)
Forgiveness was released on April 30, 2026, as one of the standout tracks on Asake's fourth studio album, M$NEY, which dropped on May 1, 2026. The official music video premiered on May 9, 2026. As of early July, the video had garnered 7.7 million views on YouTube, while the track recorded 11 million streams on YouTube Music.
6. Paparazzi – Shoday featuring FOLA (10 million streams)
Paparazzi was released on January 2, 2026, making it one of the first major Nigerian hits of the year. The official music video debuted on January 3, 2026, and has since amassed 8.4 million views on YouTube. On YouTube Music, the track recorded 10 million streams.
5. 10 Minutes – 6uff featuring Odumodublvck (11 million streams)
10 Minutes was released on March 4, 2026, marking a breakthrough moment for rising artist 6uff who teamed up with rapper Odumodublvck on one of the year's standout Afrobeats tracks.
What this means for Nigerian music: The streaming figures confirm that Afrobeats remains a dominant force in global music consumption. For Nigerian artists, strong YouTube Music performance translates into higher visibility, more lucrative brand deals, and increased revenue from digital royalties. The growing role of visual content in driving audience engagement is extending the commercial lifespan of hit records, a trend that benefits the entire Nigerian music ecosystem.