[MUSIC NEWS] 5 things to expect in Afrobeats in 2025

Here are five things that are almost certain to happen in 2025 in Nigerian music.

2025 is expected to be another eventful year for Nigerian music.

Over the past half a decade, Afrobeats has enjoyed a massive commercial boast with Nigerian music making waves globally thanks to the ingenuity of the artists driving the sound.

From a Billboard-dominating song to Grammy wins and record-breaking concerts, Nigerian music is soaring.

As Afrobeats aims to maintian its upward mobility in 2025, there are some events that fans can expect will shape the year.

From hit singles to celebrity beef, here are some of the things fans can expect from Nigerian music in 2025.

5 things to expect in Afrobeats in 2025

A Grammy Victory

It’s almost guaranteed that a Nigerian artist will claim the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance on February 3, 2025.

While victory is all but assured, fans will be eagerly hoping that the Nigerian nominees also take home awards in their respective categories.

Chart-Topping Hits

Afrobeats’ global success has been propelled by a series of smash hits that have helped break boundaries and attract widespread international recognition for Nigerian music.

Following a relatively quiet 2024 with few hit singles and no major crossover tracks, Nigerian artists are set to bounce back in 2025 with a wave of new hits.

Fans can also look forward to thrilling collaborations, as Nigerian stars continue to embrace the tradition of teaming up to create standout records.

3. Exciting Albums

2025 will be a busy year for fans who can expect to get new albums from several stars.

The chances of fans getting multiple hit records in 2025 are higher as Davido, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage, OdumoduBlvck, Ruger, and Adekunle Gold are all set to release new albums.

4. Break out stars

Each year brings with it a new collection of talents whose music will take them from obscurity to stardom.

2025 can be expected to deliver a new class of break-out acts that will stake a claim as one of the stars who will define the future of Nigerian music.