Telecom
YouTube Releases 2022 End of Year Lists of Top Trending Videos & Creators in Nigeria

YouTube unveiled lists ranking the top trending videos, music videos, Shorts, and creators in Nigeria today. This year’s lists are reflective of the most important moments to unfold in 2022 on and offline, such as the performance video for Mavins, Crayon, Ayra Starr, LADIPOE, Magixx and Boy Spyce’s song titled Overloading, Episode 24 Apocalypse of Selena Tested and SELINA, the Nollywood Romantic Comedy from Uduak Isong TV.
“Every year, the YouTube End-of-Year Top lists give us a glimpse into what people in Nigeria were most curious about. YouTube is the place where everyone comes to see what has and is happening in the world while participating in, and having an impact on, today’s culture. Whether it’s Shorts creators making millions laugh such as Oga Sabinus, or fascinating events such as the 100 days building a modern underground hut with a grass roof and a swimming pool by Mr.Heang Update, 2022 was an important year for us all and we cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for us.”
This year, YouTube released five lists:
- Top Shorts (NEW): A list ranking the most viewed Shorts in Nigeria in 2022.
- Top Trending Videos: A list ranking the most viewed Trending videos in Nigeria in 2022.
- Top Music Videos: A list ranking the most viewed music videos in Nigeria in 2022.
- Top Creators: Based on subscribers gained in 2022 in Nigeria. This list includes long form, Shorts, and multiformat Creators.
- Breakout Creators: Based on subscribers gained in 2022 in Nigeria, and channel tripling in size when compared to 2021 (+200% year-over- year growth). This list includes long form, Shorts, and multiformat creators.
The Top Trending Videos list is based on a range of factors – beyond just views – that indicate how “trending” a video really is. The YouTube Culture & Trends team also considers engagement and looks at signals like shares and likes of a certain video.
YouTube announced that YouTube Shorts are being watched by over 1.5B logged-in users every month and averaging over 30 billion daily views. The company also announced that YouTube paid more than 50 Billion (USD) to creators, artists, and media companies in the 3 years before June 2022.
More than two million people participate in YouTube’s partnerships program around the world. YouTube’s subscription services, YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, now have more than 80 million users, including trailers, around the world.
Below are the full list End of Year Lists in Nigeria:
Top Trending Videos | ||
Video Title | Channel | URL |
SELINA TESTED – ( EPISODE 24 APOCALYPSE ) | Lightweight Entertainment | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVWrFSoSDCQ |
SELINA – Nollywood Romantic Comedy starring Bimbo Ademoye and Daniel Etim Effiong | Uduak Isong TV | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnPcQVAeiWY |
Best Friends in the World: Senior Year | Episode 1 | Neptune3 Studios | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoq7xrYlx_E |
Olukoti Latest Yoruba Movie 2022 Drama Starring Saheed Osupa|Odunlade Adekola |Sanyeri |Laide bakare | APATATV+ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjBiwXBNfwQ |
100 Days Building A Modern Underground Hut With A Grass Roof And A Swimming Pool | Mr.Heang Update | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYf0BoFe9D8 |
Tegwolo and Mama Tegwolo compilation part1 | HouseOfAjebo | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNukOMVPMhQ |
CULTISTS CLASHES WITH O.B.O – OGB Recent | Second hand Davido | Thecute Abiola Portable | Mc Always | CUTE ABIOLA TV | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8sjsUrJYSM |
INNOCIENT HOUSEMAID(FULL MOVIE)| ZUBBY MICHEAL 2022 Latest Nigerian Movie 1080p | EXCEL NOLLYTV | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CT2UJErD08 |
Obsession Latest Yoruba Movie 2022 Drama Starring Bukunmi Oluwasina | Luyek Adewale | Wunmi Toriola | Yorubaplus | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flJ8boh4Q9Q |
Cultists number one – ft kelvin ikeduba | Real OGB Recent | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6VR3xZA000 |
Top Shorts | ||
Video Title | Channel | URL |
She used witchcraft to take our money (Baby almost cried) | Tov Family | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a5liv1d-GE |
Everyone Will Relate To This #Short | Mc Shem Comedian | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKhcV9N_eik |
Social experiment | What would you do? | ILYA BORZOV | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UBIqFwsDKY |
He got his daddy back | Bam and Bri Nation | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJYDz8TTUM |
Mummy G.O addressed Tiwa savage | Maraji’s World | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUpMaqEHx6I |
Granny knocked in my home | Funny Club TV | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RfGr5MyXI |
Kizz Daniel ft Tekno – Buga (official) #bugachallenge | CJ The Dancer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLFE_7aQZzc |
Traffic in lagos Nigeria | JOE IJO | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFfq0CJRTTY |
Children Poor Prank | OMG, ITS RUSSIA | NekAo official | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSU_JVWMJh0 |
amapiano groovist @koketsokhunong | Mzansi Fresh Dancers | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSUHT-GhYsY |
Top Music Videos | ||
Video Title | Channel | URL |
Mavins, Crayon, Ayra Starr, LADIPOE, Magixx & Boy Spyce – Overloading (OVERDOSE) [Performance Video] | MavinRecords | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8SNlvR86xc |
Rema – Calm Down (Official Music Video) | Rema | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQLsdm1ZYAw |
Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga (Official Video) | KizzDanielVEVO | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLF90M96m2Q |
Asake – Omo Ope (feat. Olamide) (Official Video) | ASAKE | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PnZf9U1HxQ |
Asake – Sungba (Remix) (Official Video) (feat. Burna Boy) | ASAKE | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WU__JQuB8g |
Burna Boy – Last Last [Official Music Video] | Burna Boy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=421w1j87fEM |
Skiibii – Baddest Boy (Remix)(Official Video) ft. Davido | Skiibii | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLV2-JHIblI |
Buga (Lo Lo Lo) | Kizz Daniel | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naUp-yR0QjQ |
Fireboy DML & Asake – Bandana (Official Video) | Fireboy DML | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCLUIzOsgGg |
Asake – Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) (Official Video) | ASAKE | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MefXQvGTYtE |
Telecom
IHS Nigeria Hosts Telecom Industry Stakeholders to Discuss Protection of Critical National Infrastructure in Lagos State

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, recently hosted a high-level meeting of stakeholders in the telecommunications industry including regulators and law enforcement agencies, at its corporate headquarters in Lagos.
The meeting was organized to develop a multi-stakeholder action plan for the protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) assets in Lagos state.
Recognizing the importance of communications infrastructure as the backbone of national security, economic growth and social cohesion, the stakeholders at the meeting convened under the umbrella of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) agreed on the urgent need for collaborative solutions to ensure the protection of these vital assets.
The meeting was attended by senior representatives from the telecommunications stakeholder groups and regulatory bodies including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA).
Also in attendance were representatives from the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and InfraCos as well as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the security agency tasked with the protection of Critical National Infrastructure across the country.
Following extensive deliberations, the stakeholders resolved to establish a working group dedicated to addressing key industry challenges, including the vandalization and theft of telecommunications infrastructure, arbitrary shutdown of base stations, fiber cuts due to road construction and the denial of access by unauthorized individuals by leveraging technology for real-time monitoring and protection, strengthening security measures around telecommunication sites and collaborating more with the security and regulatory agencies to mitigate these challenges.
The stakeholders underscored the need to prioritize deterrence and prevention of these incidents and highlighted the importance of public awareness campaigns to sensitize the host communities and public of the need to protect telecommunications infrastructure in their localities.
Dapo Otunla, Senior Vice President & Chief Corporate Services Officer of IHS Nigeria, commented, “The protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) has been a critical concern for all industry stakeholders.
“We are experiencing daily losses of assets, which significantly impact on the quality of service delivered to subscribers. Addressing these issues is paramount to sustaining Nigeria’s digital ecosystem and meeting regulatory expectations.”
Telecom
MTN Champs Continental Relays: Over 1,000 Athletes Gear Up for Lagos Showcase

Over 1ooo athletes are already set to participate in the upcoming MTN Champs Continental Relays, taking place between April 9 and April 12 at the UNILAG and Yabatech Sports complexes. Organisers anticipate even more registrations before the April 2 deadline.
MTN Champs is Nigeria’s largest grassroots sports competition, a collaboration between MTN Nigeria and Making of Champs (MoC), providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents and potentially represent Nigeria on the global stage.
Osaze Ebueku, Senior Manager, Go-to-Market at MTN Nigeria at the opening ceremony of the MTN Champs Classics events in Benin had emphasised the long-term vision behind MTN Champs: “We’re building future Olympians for Nigeria. MTN Champs is about more than competition. It’s about changing lives.”
The continental relays mark the second leg of the MTN Champs Season 3, following the Classics competition in Benin, which saw 4,371 event entries from 2,056 athletes.
As of March 24, the Lagos leg had already recorded 2,821 event entries across different age categories, highlighting the growing enthusiasm around the competition.
The registered athletes are spread across four categories, with 174 in the Cadet (U-14) category, 388 in Youth (U-17), 270 in Junior (U-20), and 279 in the Senior category.
To ensure smooth participation, organisers have outlined important guidelines. Athletes in the Cadet, Youth, and Junior categories must submit a signed Parental Consent Form, while all registered schools and athletes must collect their competition bibs by April 8 at the competition venue to confirm their participation and secure their place on the start list.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to an electrifying showcase of emerging talent, as young athletes seize the opportunity to prove their skills on a professional stage.
Telecom
Again, Labour Fumes, Threatens Shutdown of Telcos over Non-Implementation of 15 Percent Tariff Reduction

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is threatening to shut down operations of telecommunications companies over their refusal to comment on the 15 percent reduction in telecom tariffs.
Recall that that organised labour, through the NLC, forced the federal government and NCC to reduce the telecommunications tariff hike from 50% to 35% after threatening to shut down telecom operations and the NCC in response to what it saw as exploitative economic policies amidst excruciating suffering, hardship, and deepening poverty.
The government had previously formed a 10-member committee, consisting of five government and NLC representatives, to deliberate on the thorny topic of tariff hikes within two weeks and report back before making a final decision on the new telecom tariff structure.
Consequently, on Friday, February 21, 2025, the committee, at a meeting conducted in the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) that lasted nearly three hours, decided on a 15 per cent tariff cut.
According to reports, in accordance with the conditions of the agreement, an official communiqué announcing the tariff reduction was scheduled to be released on Saturday, February 22.
According to Chronicle,iIt was said that the meeting began at 4:00 p.m. and concluded around 7:00 p.m., during which NLC representatives insisted that the tariff hike be withdrawn.
According to sources, after significant pressure from NLC representatives in the 10-man committee, the government and NCC gave up and agreed on the 15% decrease, which the government or NCC should have announced the next day.
However, at the time of this report, no such announcement has been made.
Leaders of the labour union are not taking the government’s failure to announce or implement the 15% tariff decrease lightly, suspecting that they have been duped.
The Labour leaders have therefore resolved to directly confront the NCC and telecommunications operators next week.
Though it has been reported that the date for the start of the industrial action against the NCC and telecom providers has been set and mobilisation is underway, the information is being closely guarded.
One of the leaders of the NLC stated that “We have received directives to commence mobilisation since last week. In fact, the date for the commencement of industrial action against the NCC and telecommunication operators’ offices across the country has been fixed. We have been warned not to disclose the date because the plan is to take all concerned by surprise. We are not giving any notice because we thought we had resolved this matter over a month ago. It is as if we have been scammed. Therefore, we have decided to confront the matter head-on.”
On February 12, the NLC expressed outrage over telecommunications companies’ tariff hikes, despite an earlier agreement with the Federal Government and the NCC.
According to the Labour union, “If the telecommunications companies fail to revert to the old tariff by the end of February 2025, a total shutdown of their operations nationwide will commence on March 1, 2025.”
To demonstrate its seriousness, the NLC declared that, as a first step in resisting the arbitrary tariff hike, it directed that workers and other willing citizens boycott the services of MTN, AIRTEL, and GLO daily between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. until the end.
On Tuesday, February 11, NLC leaders issued a communiqué at the conclusion of their Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, urging workers and citizens to suspend data purchases from telecommunications companies, which have also become one of their most effective tools for exploiting Nigerian citizens.
The communiqué, signed by Joe Ajaero and Emma Ugboaja, Congress’ President and General Secretary, respectively, instructed NLC State Councils and industrial union affiliates to quickly sensitise and mobilise their members and the general public in their jurisdictions.
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