Davido & Omah Lay’s “With You” Declared Song of the Year 2025
The crown for Song of the Year 2025 goes undisputedly to Davido and Omah Lay for their smash hit “With You.” Since its release, the track has dominated charts, streaming platforms, and airwaves, emerging as the most memorable and ubiquitous hit of the year.
The Biggest Song of 2025: Not Just a Debate
When we talk about the “biggest song” of 2025, we refer to commercial success, mass appeal, and cultural resonance, not merely artistic merit. In a year crowded with hits, only a few tracks achieved lasting impact amid shorter listener attention spans and oversaturation in the music market.
2025’s Contenders for Song of the Year
Several tracks have made significant waves in 2025, shaping the musical landscape and competing for the title of the year’s biggest hit:
First Half of 2025 Hits:
Shallipopi – Laho
Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago – Hey Jago
Chella – My Darling
Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor – No Turning Back II
Niniola – Ginger Me
Odumodublvck feat. Victony – Pity This Boy
Second Half of 2025 Hits:
Ayra Starr – Hot Body
Rema – Fun
Mavo – Escaladizzy & Shakabulizzy
DJ Tunez feat. Fola & Wizkid – One Condition
Odumodublvck – If You Like Gym
Adekunle Gold – Many People
Despite strong competition, “With You” outperformed all contenders, establishing itself as the definitive anthem of 2025.
The Rise of “With You”
Surprisingly, “With You” was nearly buried at the bottom of Davido’s fifth album, 5ive. Yet, the collaboration with Omah Lay and producer Tempoe turned the track into an era-defining hit.
Key factors behind its meteoric rise include:
Catchy Afrobeats Meets Highlife – The song fuses easy-to-digest Afrobeats lyrics with Highlife-inspired melodies, drawing subtle influence from Bright Chimezie’s classic “Because of English.”
Organic, Fan-Driven Popularity – Listeners handpicked the song as their favorite, generating viral content and word-of-mouth marketing that propelled it to super smash status.
Cross-Generational Appeal – The song resonates with young streaming audiences and older listeners alike.
Chart Domination & Streaming Success – “With You” became the most-streamed Afrobeats song of 2025 on Spotify and spent 6 weeks atop the TurnTable Top 100, solidifying its status as Nigeria’s biggest viral hit of the year.
This trajectory mirrors the success of Asake’s 2023 hit “Lonely At The Top,” which was also handpicked by fans as the standout track from an acclaimed album.
A People’s Anthem
The Latin phrase “Vox populi, vox dei”—the voice of the people is the voice of God—applies perfectly to “With You.” True musical success is determined not just by production or marketing, but by fan adoption and cultural resonance.
From sold-out concerts to viral social media trends, Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You” has transcended platforms, demographics, and expectations, making it the undisputed Song of the Year 2025.
