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A Yoruba supernatural saga, Koleoso, released episode by episode on YouTube, became Nigeria’s highest-ranking local series in Google searches for 2025.
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Google’s Year in Search 2025 for Nigeria places entries from Koleoso prominently in the top searched series, with the main title at fifth overall and specific installments Koleoso Part 6 and Part 7 ranking seventh and ninth, making it the leading Nigerian production in the category.
Produced, directed, and starring Ibrahim Yekini (known as Itele D Icon), the series launched in May 2025 on his YouTube channel Iteledicon Studio. It follows a powerful wizard family led by patriarch Osogbemi (Saliu Gbolagade), who trains his children, Koleoso (Itele D Icon), Oshobola (Oluwakemi Apesin, also known as Kemity), and Efun (Akinfolarin Olamide), in supernatural arts to ensure dominance and protection.
The narrative centers on themes of family legacy, power struggles, vengeance from rival forces, and clashes with mystical entities like the Aroni Initiates or figures such as Jaweshoro. Early episodes establish brutal training and internal dynamics, while later parts escalate into spiritual battles, forced alliances, memory loss from captivity, and ongoing threats that test unity and moral boundaries.
Recurring cast members include Ogboluke, Yetunde Barnabas, Fatai Odua, and others, with guest appearances adding intensity. Episodes garnered rapid viewership, often reaching millions within weeks, and the series continued into Season 2 with further installments through late 2025.
The direct-to-YouTube model, free access, and frequent releases fueled widespread engagement, positioning it as a standout in Yoruba Nollywood and contributing to Itele’s recognition among top Nigerian YouTube creators.
The full top 10 series list includes:
Wednesday Season 2
Squid Game
Squid Game Season 2
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Koleoso
Beauty In Black
Koleoso Part 6
Wata Shida
Koleoso Part 7
Dear Hongrang
In Summary
Koleoso emerged as Nigeria’s most searched local series in Google’s 2025 rankings. All episodes are available to watch for free on the Iteledicon Studio YouTube channel.
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