Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian digital music space has witnessed a major shift, as gospel singer Gaise Baba surged to the top of the YouTube Nigeria Most-Watched Music Video of 2025 rankings. His collaboration with worship minister Lawrence Oyor, titled “No Turning Back II,” has pulled in more than 41 million views within six months, outperforming industry giants like Shallipopi, Davido, and Wizkid.
The milestone was confirmed by YouTube’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo, who noted the growing dominance of gospel and faith-centered content across Nigeria’s digital platforms. Gaise Baba expressed heartfelt appreciation for the recognition, describing the achievement as evidence of the song’s deep spiritual resonance and broad cultural reach.
The unexpected win not only positions “No Turning Back II” as a defining worship anthem but also underscores a clear shift in Nigeria’s viewing preferences. The success illustrates that spiritually driven music is not just thriving but is capable of overtaking mainstream Afrobeats in national engagement and online visibility.
