Gospel music in Nigeria is experiencing a major resurgence, with a 2025 breakout hit recently reaching No. 4 on the TurnTable Top 100, the country’s largest music chart, encompassing streaming, TV, and radio.
Blending uplifting lyrics with dance-ready beats, the song has gone viral, particularly on TikTok, where it has sparked numerous dance challenges and garnered widespread fan engagement. Its success highlights how platforms like TikTok are now central to promoting gospel music among Nigeria’s Gen Z.
Recent data supports this trend. According to Spotify:
- Gospel streams by Nigerian Gen Z listeners grew by 1,228% between 2022 and 2024.
- Christian podcast streams jumped by 482% in the same period.
After years of gospel taking a backseat to pop, digital platforms are now reviving the genre’s visibility and commercial success.
