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As of mid-2025, Nigerian YouTube creators are making significant strides across various genres. From comedy and music, to news and lifestyle, they keep making their indelible impact. Here’s a roundup of the 15 hottest Nigerian YouTube channels making serious waves this year:
COMEDY & SKITS
MarkAngelComedy
Still holding it down as a comedy legend, Mark Angel’s channel boasts over 9.4 million subscribers and more than 2.4 billion views. His simple, relatable skits—often featuring kids like the iconic Emmanuella—never go out of style.
Agbaps Shorts
This channel is all about quick laughs. With 7.5 million subscribers and over 4.2 billion views, Agbaps has mastered the art of using 3D digital animation for bite-sized comedy that hits hard and fast.
SamSpedy
SamSpedy gives us hilarious glimpses into African home life, complete with over-the-top parents and dramatic siblings. Nearly 4 million people subscribe to his chaos, racking up 1.45 billion views along the way.
Skinycomics
They are no longer the new kid on the block. Skinycomics is now a household name in Nigerian YouTube comedy, with 3.05 million subscribers and a style that blends everyday experiences with laugh-out-loud punchlines.
Brightlight Comedy
Mixing humor with storytelling, Brightlight Comedy is climbing fast, with 3 million subscribers and over 1.3 billion viewsto date.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Burna Boy
The African Giant himself! Burna Boy leads the pack with 5.38 million subscribers and over 3.32 billion views. He’s also the first Nigerian artist to cross 5 million subscribers on YouTube—talk about king status!
Rema
With 4.9 million subscribers and more than 2 billion views, Rema is flying high as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports. His mix of youthful energy and Afrobeat fire keeps fans coming back for more.
Davido
Always in the spotlight, Davido’s YouTube game is just as strong with 4.51 million subscribers and nearly 2 billion views. He’s been consistent, dropping visuals that fans can’t get enough of.
CKay
If you haven’t danced to “Love Nwantiti,” are you even online? CKay rides the wave of international love with 4.2 million subscribers and 1.63 billion views.
Kizz Daniel
From “Buga” to “Cough (Odo),” Kizz Daniel keeps dropping back-to-back hits. He’s got 3.4 million subscribers and over 1.4 billion views, and he’s not slowing down.
Ayra Starr
She made history by becoming the first Nigerian female artiste to hit 1 billion YouTube views. With 2.6 million subscribers, Ayra Starr is proof that Gen Z is taking over!
NEWS & INFORMATION
Channels Television
Trusted for years, Channels TV continues to be Nigeria’s go-to news channel online. With 3.53 million subscribers and 1.57 billion views, it’s where many Nigerians turn for breaking news and deep dives.
FOOD & LIFESTYLE
Zeelicious Foods
Craving some Nigerian dishes? Zeelicious Foods serves delicious recipes that are easy to follow. The channel has earned over 1 million subscribers and 77 million views—and probably helped create thousands of home chefs.
FILM & NOLLYWOOD
Ruth Kadiri
Actress, writer, and producer—Ruth Kadiri wears many hats. Her channel features Nollywood-style films and has pulled in 3.05 million subscribers and more than 466 million views.
Uchenna Mbunabo TV
This channel is all about Nollywood magic. With 2.8 million subscribers and over 600 million views, it keeps viewers glued with dramatic and entertaining Nigerian films.
