Ayra Starr, the Afrobeats superstar and Grammy-nominated artist, has achieved another remarkable career milestone as her hit single “Rush” officially goes platinum in the United Kingdom. According to a 9am News report, this feat makes Ayra Starr the first Nigerian female artist to debut a solo track on the UK Official Top 100 and secure a platinum plaque.
The song, released in September 2022, has been a commercial success not just in the UK but also globally, earning a Diamond certification in France one of the rare Afrobeats tracks to do so.
The year 2025 has been packed with major achievements for Ayra Starr. She recently dazzled at the world-famous MET Gala, cementing her status as an international style and music icon. Adding to the excitement, Ayra Starr just released her latest single, ‘Gimme Dat’, featuring Grammy-winning superstar Wizkid.
Released on April 25, 2025, ‘Gimme Dat’ creatively samples Wyclef Jean’s classics ‘Diallo’ and ‘911’ featuring Mary J. Blige. This marks the second collaboration between Ayra Starr and Wizkid, following her feature on ‘2 Sugar’ from Wizkid’s fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego.
Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ has also made waves globally, with standout tracks like ‘Woman Commando’ featuring Coco Jones and Aniita, and the hit single ‘Commas.’ The album’s international impact helped Ayra Starr secure a historic win at the MOBO Awards earlier this year, underscoring her role as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
She further expanded her award collection at the 17th Headies, where she won Best R&B Single for ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ featuring Giveon. Ayra Starr also led the global charge for Nigerian music in 2025 with her appearance on Rvssian’s smash hit ‘Santa,’ which features on her sophomore project.
With platinum plaques, award wins, and international collaborations, Ayra Starr’s trajectory continues to skyrocket. She remains a key figure in propelling Afrobeats to the global stage, inspiring a new generation of African artists and music lovers worldwide.
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