Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and digital content creator Omoni Oboli has been named YouTube Nigeria’s Content Creator of the Year for 2025, topping the platform’s year-end creators list and cementing her influence in digital storytelling. Her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, has grown to roughly 1.7 million subscribers in just two years, driven by the success of films such as Love in Every Word and A Night in July. Her content generated over 370 million total views, a milestone that underscores her broad appeal and audience engagement.
The 2025 YouTube Nigeria rankings reflect a diverse set of creators who shaped the country’s digital landscape across genres and formats. Alongside Oboli, several other Nigerian creators earned places in the platform’s Top 10 list, illustrating the dynamic growth of online video production and viewership in the country.
Creators Recognized in YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 Top 10
1. Omoni Oboli – Omoni Oboli TV (Content Creator of the Year)
2. Ibrahim Yekini – Itelediconstudio (Second place creator)
3. Uchenna Mbunabo – Uchenna Mbunabo TV
4. Aminu Saira – Saira Movies
5. Maurice Sam – Maurice Sam TV
6. Ruth Kadiri – RuthKadiri247
7. APATATV Plus
8. Uche Montana – Uche Montana TV
9. Sonia Uche – Sonia Uche TV
10. Chukwuebuka “Brain Jotter” Amuzie – Brain Jotter
These creators represent a broad set of genres including film production, comedy, lifestyle, and scripted content, reflecting the varied interests of Nigerian audiences on YouTube and the expanding reach of Nollywood practitioners on digital platforms.
Context of the Rankings
YouTube’s 2025 year-end review also highlighted musical achievements and platform trends. Gospel singer Gaise Baba topped the platform’s most-watched Nigerian music video chart with No Turning Back II, while secular artists such as Shallipopi, Davido, Olamide, and Asake filled other top music spots.
The creators list demonstrates the strength of Nigerian digital culture in 2025, with established film storytellers and new media innovators sharing recognition from one of the world’s largest video platforms. The rankings coincide with YouTube’s rollout of its new recap features and ongoing efforts to support local content producers through analytics, workshops, and creator tools.
Oboli’s achievement underscores a broader trend of Nollywood talent leveraging online video to reach global audiences and diversify storytelling beyond traditional cinema distribution.
