YouTube has unveiled its official Top 10 Creator Channels in Nigeria for 2025, and Nollywood powerhouse Omoni Oboli leads the list, securing the number-one spot with her fast-growing channel, Omoni Oboli TV. The actress, producer and screenwriter continues to dominate digital storytelling, with more than 1.7 million subscribers and over 800 videos, a testament to her consistency and strong fanbase.
Right behind her is filmmaker Itele D’Icon, whose channel Iteledeiconstudio clinched second place with its impressive reach and compelling Nollywood content. His steady rise reflects the increasing demand for fresh, director-driven Nigerian films on YouTube.
In third place is Uchenna Mbunabo TV, boasting more than 3.3 million subscribers and a catalogue of over 200 videos, securing its position as a major force in online movie entertainment.
The list, compiled by Afrik Media and based on subscriber impact, engagement and content volume, highlights how Nollywood creators, actors, and online comedians continue to dominate the Nigerian YouTube space.
Coming in at number four is Saira Movies, followed by Maurice Sam TV in fifth place, a channel that has grown rapidly thanks to the actor’s loyal fanbase and strong episodic content.
RuthKadiri247 takes the sixth spot with 3.5 million subscribers, maintaining her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most influential digital storytellers.
ApataTV+, known for its massive video catalogue of over 2,800 uploads, sits at number seven, while Uche Montana TV occupies the eighth position with over 1 million subscribers.
At number nine is Sonia Uche TV, followed by comedy sensation Brain Jotter, who rounds out the top 10 with more than 2.1 million subscribers and hundreds of comic skits that consistently go viral.
The ranking reflects the steady expansion of Nigeria’s creator economy, especially as more Nollywood stars and comedians use YouTube as a major platform for distribution, income generation and audience building.
With this announcement, YouTube once again highlights the global influence of Nigerian content creators and the growing demand for authentic African stories on digital platforms.