Gospel singer and worship leader Lawrence Oyor is making waves in the Nigerian music industry as his hit song “Favour” has officially become the most streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on Spotify!
A Record-Breaking Gospel Hit
While Afrobeats usually dominates the charts, Oyor’s gospel anthem broke the mold, amassing a staggering 2.9 million plays in January 2025 alone⁽¹⁾. This incredible feat crowned “Favour” as Spotify’s Song of the Year—a major win for gospel music in Nigeria.
The song’s success proves that Nigerian music lovers are embracing gospel music like never before⁽¹⁾. Oyor’s uplifting message of grace and divine blessings seems to have struck a chord with listeners nationwide.
A Double Celebration for Lawrence Oyor!
Beyond his music success, Oyor recently welcomed his second child, John, with his wife Darasimi, daughter of legendary Christian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye⁽¹⁾. The proud father marked the joyous occasion by sharing adorable photos of his growing family.
With his music breaking records and his family expanding, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Lawrence Oyor⁽¹⁾. Could this be the beginning of a gospel music revolution in Nigeria? Let us know what you think!
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[1] “Glory”: Lawrence Oyor’s song tops Spotify’s 2025’s Most Streamed …
