Note: the rankings shown here are preliminary and provisional until the official chart methodology is finalized.
Chart: Ethiopian Music Top 40 of 2025 | Period: 2025 | Platform: YouTube Ethiopia | Status: Provisional
The Ethiopian Music Top 40 of 2025 is ethio.music’s yearly chart. It ranks songs across all languages and genres by YouTube Ethiopia plays during 2025. Haleluya Tekletsadik’s Yelebe finishes as the year’s No. 1, just ahead of Bamlak Getnet’s Emwedshi Gonder. Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna and gospel titles all make the list.
Methodology: each song’s total adds up its streams on Kworb’s YouTube Ethiopia weekly Top 20 across the 29 chart weeks of 2025 we could retrieve from the Internet Archive’s copies of the chart (weeks ending 01-23, 02-27, 03-06, 03-13, 03-20, 03-27, 04-03, 04-10, 04-17, 04-24, 05-22, 05-29, 06-05, 06-12, 06-19, 06-26, 07-03, 07-10, 07-17, 07-24, 07-31, 08-07, 08-14, 08-21, 08-28, 09-04, 10-09, 11-13, 12-18; 2025 dates). The rest of the year’s weeks were not archived, and no week is estimated. Because only the weekly Top 20 is published, songs that rarely made the weekly Top 20 are undercounted, especially in the lower ranks. Songs that peaked in weeks we could not retrieve (notably January–February and September–December) are also undercounted. When YouTube listed the same song under more than one title, those listings are combined; they never appear in the same week. Non-Ethiopian titles are left out (Maher Zain’s Qalbi fil Madina, 887,338, would have ranked #36). “Weeks” counts the retrieved 2025 weeks in the Top 20. “Peak” is the best peak position Kworb lists for the song in those weeks, which can include weeks before 2025. Videos are embedded only when we verified an artist or label upload. Full rules are on the methodology page.
1. Haleluya Tekletsadik, Yelebe, 4,623,295 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 18 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GafgvTd0Gzs
2. Bamlak Getnet (with Nuradiss Seid, Tewodros Samuel, Eyerus Melese), Emwedshi Gonder, 4,372,511 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 25 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4EnQORr-Rk
3. Eyerusalem Amde, Mizan, 4,206,422 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 13 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Not verified: no official upload found under this artist credit.
4. Yared Negu, Alemdim, 3,202,577 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 19 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YybkSxcgvIQ
5. Andualem Gosa, Maarree, 3,166,284 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 17 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM0BZh5mA-o
6. Aschalew Fetene (Ardi), Amoraw Kamora, 3,122,262 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 19 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (label: Birbaux Records / SewMehon Films).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nqt4vRQBFg
7. Abdu Kiar, Bye Bye, 2,968,711 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 19 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz7XdLWnvFk
8. Melat Kelemework, Zero, 2,739,348 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 18 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Likely official (artist-named channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nErqgkH4BYE
9. Adem Mohammed Arba & Halimaa Abdalla, Shubbittuu, 2,666,233 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 21 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hv7mDIYX8
10. Bamlak Getnet, Gojame Tebiye, 2,628,951 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 10 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0SR58GB2Jk
11. Nati Ker, Neger Neger, 2,376,874 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 5 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV4iG4nn5Iw
12. Yohana (feat. Samvod), Yitalesh, 2,066,430 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 12 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLEjCAovEkk
13. Eyu Tsega, Kemagn Gar Lawedadersh, 2,017,817 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 6 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Likely official (label channel: Minew Shewa Tube).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGW5nMfZpp4
14. Abdu Kiar, Ete Emete, 1,997,277 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 14 of 29 · Peak: #6. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel; lyrics video).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMCh3JiodN4
15. Ellah, Shegiye, 1,826,699 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 13 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Not verified: no official upload found under this artist credit.
16. Yilma Hailu, Yemitebkegn Aytegnam, 1,786,906 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 12 of 29 · Peak: #4. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEayD-wIUJw
17. Mesay Tefera, Yeleben, 1,764,624 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 14 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel; lyrics video).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0eol_vhhH4
18. Addis Legesse, Etu, 1,621,147 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 9 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRdp11m-aQ
19. Veronica Adane, Kante Lela, 1,530,728 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 11 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReUSSljekP0
20. Zemari Deacon Abel Mekbib, Engedih Men Lebel, 1,496,750 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 11 of 29 · Peak: #7. Classification: Likely official (YouTube Topic art track).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5M35H5uipQ
21. Ephrem Amare, ‘Sey, 1,383,402 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 11 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (label: Admas Music).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AVG1A4n8VU
22. Aster Abebe, Bayew Bayew, 1,366,992 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 7 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (verified artist channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipYXBD_znvo
23. Yilma Hailu, Bertemios Negn, 1,326,987 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 9 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUPmngp_p5g
24. Yohana, Anchar, 1,219,612 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 9 of 29 · Peak: #7. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG_PlH_UqiI
25. Bisrat Surafel, Men Aseba New, 1,152,927 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 7 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oTGPuQymJo
26. Pastor Tizitaw Samuel, NaNa Iyesus Getaye, 1,146,320 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 5 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eYQuGniTao
27. Yilma Hailu, Nefse Hoy, 1,141,198 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 8 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_TtuiGuV6Y
28. Aregahegn Worash, Fikilegn, 1,122,703 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 8 of 29 · Peak: #9. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rga3RP5Ym0k
29. Yilma Hailu, Hailih Sigelet, 1,104,476 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 3 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Edk1PDb7I
30. Zemarit Selamawit Sorsa, Ney Soliyana, 1,090,874 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 9 of 29 · Peak: #6. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhX3Sr6wk_g
31. Kuku Sebsibe, Dejazmach, 1,030,035 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 6 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vimfNhi0CcU
32. Abdu Kiar, Gelemele, 1,016,068 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 8 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjLYjNYym8c
33. Andualem Gosa, Bilillee, 966,214 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 9 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIiLS_w514A
34. Muaz Habib, Ya Nural Ceyni (Somali), 921,180 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 6 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8T7M033SAY
35. Zebiba Girma, Ajeba, 906,508 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 5 of 29 · Peak: #3. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel; lyrics video).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPazfS7Pvck
36. Jonny Ragga (feat. Lij Michael), Rozina, 816,227 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 3 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Likely official (artist-named channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKRRvsP4Rmg
37. Smith (Esmail Mohammed), Bar Bar, 802,026 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 6 of 29 · Peak: #7. Classification: Likely official (verified label channel: Harmony Multimedia).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwbHH4Jzk8Y
38. Yohana (feat. Yordanos), Tama, 796,964 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 6 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3I7G9CyJrs
39. Dawit Tsige, Dar Dar, 792,598 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 7 of 29 · Peak: #1. Classification: Official (Official Artist Channel; live studio performance).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5pkib4LbEI
40. Selamawit Yohannes, Mizan, 783,587 streams in 2025 · Weeks: 4 of 29 · Peak: #2. Classification: Likely official (media/label channel: NatiMedia).
Official source link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSRjGB3JMU
Source: Kworb YouTube Ethiopia weekly chart, 2025 weeks as archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. See also the monthly chart, Ethiopian Music Top 10 - September 2026, and the charts page.
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