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  • Gaise Baba beats Wizkid, Davido on Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube chart

    Gaise Baba beats Wizkid, Davido on Nigeria’s 2025 YouTube chart

    YouTube has released its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, highlighting the most-watched music videos, digital creators, and entertainment content in Nigeria.

    Gospel singer Gaise Baba’s “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor is the top music video, with over 41 million views in six months.

    The song has resonated deeply with Nigerians, showcasing the power of faith-based music.

    Omoni Oboli’s channel, Omoni Oboli TV, leads the list of top creators, followed by Ibrahim Yekini’s Itelediconstudio and Uchenna Mbunabo’s Uchenna Mbunabo TV.

    Other popular creators include Aminu Saira, Maurice Sam, and Ruth Kadiri.

    The top music videos also include Shallipopi’s “Laho”, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, and Olamide’s “Ninety Nine”.

    YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa notes that Nigerian content reaches global audiences, with 70% of watch time coming from outside the country.

    Most-Watched YouTube Music Videos in Nigeria

    Gaise Baba – “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor

    Shallipopi – “Laho”

    Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay

    Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young John – “Ninety Nine” featuring Daecolm

    Asake – “Why Love”

    Rema – “Baby Is It a Crime”

    Chella – “My Darling”

    Wizkid – “Kese (Dance)”

    Shallipopi featuring Burna Boy – “Laho II”

    Davido – “With You” featuring Omah Lay (Visualizer)

    Leading YouTube Creators in Nigeria

    Omoni Oboli – Omoni Oboli TV finished as the top content creator on the platform.

    Other prominent creators who made the list include:

    Ibrahim Yekini – Itelediconstudio

    Uchenna Mbunabo – Uchenna Mbunabo TV

    Aminu Saira – Saira Movies

    Maurice Sam – Maurice Sam TV

    Ruth Kadiri – RuthKadiri Two Four Seven

    ApataTV Plus

    Uche Montana – Uche Montana TV

    Sonia Uche – Sonia Uche TV

    Brain Jotter – Brain Jotter

  • Adeboye endorses Gaise Baba’s ‘No Turning Back’ controversial song, singer reacts

    Adeboye endorses Gaise Baba’s ‘No Turning Back’ controversial song, singer reacts

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has given a powerful nod to gospel Afro-fusion artist Gaise Baba by featuring his version of the classic hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” at the church’s 73rd annual convention.

    Addressing the congregation, Pastor Adeboye said, “We are going to be singing a song that we used to sing when I was young and has now been made popular by somebody who, how would I call it, remodeled it. It’s a song that says I have decided to follow Jesus. You are going to sing it with total determination—let it be your song for the rest of your life.”

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    Gaise Baba, known for his unique blend of Yoruba, English, and Pidgin in gospel music, was deeply touched by the recognition. In an emotional post, he described the moment as a divine birthday gift.

    “God crowned my birthday last night with a most AMAZING GIFT, to Him be ALL the Glory!!!!” he wrote.

  • Gaise Baba hails Lawrence Oyor’s “Ridiculous Anointing” in new song

    Gaise Baba hails Lawrence Oyor’s “Ridiculous Anointing” in new song

    Gospel artist Gaise Baba has showered praise on Pastor Lawrence Oyor, describing him as carrying a “ridiculous anointing” marked by wisdom and excellence.

    Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Gaise Baba reflected on their collaboration on the remix of his hit song No Turning Back, noting that Oyor’s spiritual depth, refined delivery, and attention to detail make his ministry uniquely impactful.

    He commended Oyor’s blend of intense spiritual passion with thoughtful execution, calling it a powerful and inspiring combination.

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    Gaise Baba replied; “I didn’t go to him for the remix. Technically, he came to me for the remix. He loved the song and when we met he was like let’s do something about it, I was surprised.

    “He has a ridiculous anointing. He’s from an interesting heritage of deliverance ministry, and God has added wisdom to it. So now it is not raw anointing, It’s refined and packaging. There’s wisdom and excellence attached to his raw anointing, and that’s a dangerous combination”, the singer explained.

    The “No Turning Back” remix, released in May 2025, has become a viral sensation, inspiring a dance challenge that has drawn in many celebrities.

  • I struggled with pornography as a teenager – Gaise Baba

    I struggled with pornography as a teenager – Gaise Baba

    Afro-fusion gospel artist Akinade Ibuoye popularly known as Gaise Baba has shared personal struggles with maintaining s3xual purity and overcoming pornography addiction.

    Despite marrying as a virgin with wife, Gaise Baba, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, said he had faced significant challenges in his journey. 

    According to him, he was first exposed to pornography at the age of 15, which eventually led to an addiction.

    He added that, before getting married, he made a personal commitment to purity, signing a covenant.

    However, this didn’t prevent him from falling into addiction shortly after.

    He acknowledged that any man can stumble under the right circumstances, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and accountability.

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    “Yes, I married as a virgin. I and my wife. It took more time, sir, before we find the way. I was 15 when I started watching bad things. Now, there’s something you call covenant of purity. Something you come into to say, you’re not going to have s*x, you get married. I just scribble something. I sign it, go to meet the pastor. I’m like, my covenant of purity.

    “In fact, it was shortly after that I got addicted to p0rn. I knew that under the right temperature and pressure any man can fall,” he said.

    His hit song “No Turning Back,” featuring Lawrence Oyor, marked a turning point in his career after its release in 2025.

    Interestingly, he said his rise to fame occurred just two weeks after his mother’s passing, at a point when he was no longer actively seeking it. 

    “This season everybody’s talking about kicked off like two weeks after my mom passed. Fame came at a point that I was no longer looking it”, he said.

  • Gaise Baba’s ‘No Turning Back II’ becomes highest-charting gospel song in Nigeria

    Gaise Baba’s ‘No Turning Back II’ becomes highest-charting gospel song in Nigeria

    Gospel singer Gaise Baba has made history with his latest single, ‘No Turning Back II’ featuring Lawrence Iyor, as it becomes the highest-charting gospel song ever on the TurnTable Top 100.

    The track soared to No. 4 on TurnTable, the chart that aggregates data from streaming platforms, television, and radio across Nigeria.

    Its success is credited to its uplifting lyrics, infectious rhythm, and widespread popularity on TikTok, where it has sparked viral trends and widespread user engagement, further boosting its reach and impact.

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    “No Turning Back II” is a modern reimagination of the classic hymn “I have decided to follow Jesus,” blending traditional and contemporary styles to create a unique sound.

    This achievement is part of a larger trend of growing commercial success for gospel music in Nigeria.

    Following the massive popularity of Lawrence Iyor’s “Favour” in the first quarter of 2025, “No Turning Back II” further solidifies the genre’s resurgence.

    TikTok has played a significant role in popularising gospel music among younger audiences, contributing to its increased visibility and appeal.