Spotify has unveiled its 2025 data for Nigeria, and the results highlight how Nigerians use music to connect. The collaborative track "With You" by Davido and Omah Lay claimed the top spot as the most shared song of the year.

It was the most forwarded and reposted song across private messages and public feeds. This isn't just about streams; it's about music acting as a digital handshake, a silent way to say, "I'm thinking of you."

Rema's "Fun" followed closely in second place. It dominated platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, where sharing music is often a form of self-expression. Listeners used this track to showcase their identity, turning posts into personal statements.

Burna Boy's "Love" took third position, circulating widely on WhatsApp, Instagram Stories, and Snapchat. The song became a tool for shared emotional warmth, easily flowing through group chats and social feeds.

In fourth and fifth place were gospel tracks: Lawrence Oyor's "Favour" and "No Turning Back II" by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor. These faith-based songs spread through WhatsApp groups and SMS, offering spiritual encouragement and daily reassurance.

Spotify's data also showed a significant rise in social listening. Features like blend playlists and collaborative sessions turned music into a shared ritual. Jam sessions, for example, increased by 145% from 2024, as friends, families, and colleagues bonded over real-time listening.

Ultimately, the 2025 sharing trends reveal that music is a social glue in Nigeria. It bridges private and public spaces, reflects collective moods, and weaves individuals into community. Nigerians share songs to feel close, express identity, uplift others, and foster belonging.