In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital entertainment scene, acclaimed actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has been officially named YouTube’s Top Creator in Nigeria for 2025.
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Her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, ranked number one in the platform’s annual rankings, underscoring her successful transition from a Nollywood icon to a digital content powerhouse.
Expressing profound gratitude upon receiving the news, Oboli shared her heartfelt reaction: “When YouTube called to tell me the news, I was genuinely shocked. They asked why and said, ‘You captured hearts this year, the algorithms don’t lie.'”
She dedicated the win to her loyal subscribers, affectionately calling them “Besties,” and thanked them for taking her “baby channel all the way to number 1.” The win was announced at YouTube’s “Hello Nigeria” event in Lagos, which celebrated the country’s most influential content creators.
This achievement crowns a phenomenal year for Oboli, who was also named “Nigeria’s Content Creator of the Year” at The Guardian’s 2025 awards. Her YouTube success is driven by a mix of relatable skits, lifestyle vlogs, and behind-the-scenes glimpses that have attracted a massive following.
Since its launch, her channel has grown rapidly, amassing over 5.5 million subscribers and garnering billions of views, with some individual videos reaching nearly 50 million views.
This digital triumph adds to her storied 25-year career in Nollywood, where she has starred in and produced numerous blockbuster films.
The victory signals a significant shift in Nigeria’s content landscape, showing that established entertainment figures can achieve unparalleled dominance in the digital sphere.
Oboli’s channel ranks among Nigeria’s top-tier creators, primarily in the movie and comedy sectors, underscoring the country’s growing influence on global digital platforms.
YouTube’s Top 10 Creators in Nigeria (2025)
| Rank | Channel Name | Primary Content Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omoni Oboli TV | Skits, Lifestyle, Comedy |
| 2 | Itelediconstudio | Comedy Skits |
| 3 | Uchenna Mbunabo TV | Movies & Drama |
| 4 | Saira Movies | Movie Productions |
| 5 | Maurice Sam TV | Comedy & Talk |
| 6 | RuthKadiri247 | Movies & Lifestyle |
| 7 | APATATV+ | Comedy |
| 8 | Uche Montana TV | Movies & Drama |
| 9 | Sonia Uche TV | Movies |
| 10 | Brain Jotter | Comedy Skits |
Oboli’s dual reign as a Nollywood legend and Nigeria’s top digital creator marks a new chapter for the industry, proving that compelling storytelling resonates, whether on the big screen or on a smartphone.
