African Gospel Lyrics

Happy New Year!

I wanted to share the 2025 most searched lyrics from AfricanGospelLyrics.com (which turned 15 years in October 2025!). For the first time in a long time, the most searched lyrics involved songs released in the same year. Going through the list reminded me of Luke 11. The lyrics searched related to either approaching God as a friend (Luke 11: 5-8) with “claiming” as a theme–see Oyor’s “Favor song” and Orenze’s “Too Oiled”; or approaching God as a Father (Luke 11:11-13) the theme “surrender” like the “River of Cleansing” Hymn by Sarakiya and “Yebo” by Vestine and Dorcas.

I hope that the most searched lyrics in 2026 will be of Thanksgiving for directed paths and answered prayers. 🙂

Here are the most searched lyrics in reverse order (You can click the links to view the lyrics and sing along):

10. “Kijito Cha Utakaso” (River of Cleansing) Lyrics by Diana Sarakikya (Tenzi 157) (Originally Published July 8, 2018) 🇰🇪🇰🇪

9. “Rahama” (Mercy) Lyrics by Kaestrings (Originally Published December 2, 2024) 🇳🇬🇳🇬

8. “My God” Lyrics by BBO (Originally Published February 23, 2025) 🇳🇬🇳🇬

7. “Father of Spirits” Lyrics by Theophilus Sunday (Originally Published November 20, 2024)🇳🇬🇳🇬

6. “Nikurejeshee” (I’ll Restore You) Lyrics by Neema Gospel Choir  (Originally Published February 17, 2024) 🇹🇿🇹🇿

5.“Yebo /Nitawale” (Yes, Lead Me) Lyrics by Vestine and Dorcas  (Originally Published May 30, 2025) 🇷🇼🇷🇼

4. “I Dey Wonder” Lyrics by EmmaOMG ft The OhEmGee Choir (Originally Published January 26, 2025) 🇳🇬🇳🇬

3. “We Will Be Many” Lyrics by Joel Ogebe ft Lawrence Oyor, Moses Akoh (Sounds Of Salem)  (Originally Published February 18, 2025)🇳🇬🇳🇬

2. “Too Oiled” Lyrics by Victoria Orenze (Originally Published May 26, 2025) 🇳🇬🇳🇬

1. “Favour Song” Lyrics by Lawrence Oyor (Originally Published January 15, 2025) 🇳🇬🇳🇬

Wishing you a blessed 2026.

— Rain.

1. Imela (Thank you) Lyrics by Nathaniel Bassey and Enitan Adaba [237,260 views] – Published April 9, 2013
2. Mighty God Lyrics by Joe Praize & Soweto Gospel Choir [141,824]  – Published April 23, 2013
3. Ebezina (Don’t Cry) Lyrics by Preye [107,389] – Published February 2, 2015
4. Baba (Father) Lyrics by Sonnie Badu – Published June 11, 2013
5. I Know Who I Am Lyrics by Sinach – Published April 19, 2013
6. Bow Down and Worship Lyrics by Benjamin Dube – Published June 10, 2013
7. In the Shadow Lyrics by Ntokozo (Joyous Celebration 11) – Published October 2, 2011
8. Glorious God Lyrics by Elijah Oyelade – Published October 14, 2014
9. Siyabonga Jesu (We Thank You Jesus) by Solly Mahlangu – Published November 14, 2011
10. Bhekani uJehova (Praise the Lord) Lyrics by Joyous Celebration 18 – Published May 8, 2014

Most Viewed 11 – 20

(Based on the average daily views)

11. Igwe (Oh King) Lyrics by Midnight Crew  [15,158 views] Published October 27, 2010

12. How Great Is Our God (World Edition) By Chris Tomlin  [14,289 views] Published February 19, 2012

13. Ichokwadi (Surely) Lyrics by Mkhululi and Joyous Celebration Choir 16  [14,188 views] Published May 2, 2012

14. Tambira Jehovah (Dance to the Lord) Lyrics by Mkhululi and the Joyous Celebration Choir  [12,750 views] Published March 24, 2012

15. Loliwe (The Train) Lyrics by Zahara  [12,171 views] Published February 2, 2012

16. Namata (Pray) Lyrics by Mkhululi Bhebhe (Joyous Celebration 17)  [11,799 views] Published May 28, 2013

17. Work of the Blood Lyrics by Ncebakazi Nkansu (Joyous Celebration 16)  [11,605 views] Published April 19, 2013

18. Bow Down and Worship Lyrics by Benjamin Dube  [11,072 views] Published June 10, 2013

19. Baleka (Flee!) Lyrics by Nobathembu Mabeka [Joyous Celebration 17]  [10,802 views] Published June 8, 2013

20. Ndzi tlakusela (I lift up my eyes) Lyrics by Worship House  [ 10,150 views] Published May 23, 2013