Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying her position as one of the country’s most prominent global musical exports. Since making waves with her self-titled debut EP in 2019, Ayra Starr’s ascent in the music industry has been nothing short of meteoric.
The Grammy-nominated star achieved this feat as of October 10, 2024, according to Spotify data aggregator, Kworb. This milestone comes just months after the release of her second album, The Year I Turned 21, which has already garnered over 500 million streams on Spotify alone.
Ayra Starr’s chart-topping hits have played a key role in her streaming success. She currently boasts two songs with over 400 million streams each. Her collaboration with Rvssian on the track “Santa” has amassed over 455 million streams, while her own hit single “Rush” has gathered 409 million streams.
Additional notable contributions include Libianca’s hit song “People”, where she features alongside Omah Lay, which has reached 106 million streams, and her breakout hit “Bloody Samaritan”, which has garnered 82 million streams on Spotify.
With this achievement, Ayra Starr joins the ranks of fellow Nigerian superstars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, CKay, Tems, and Davido, all of whom have surpassed 2 billion Spotify streams across their various credits.
The year 2024 has been particularly successful for Ayra Starr, who recently earned four nominations at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 22-year-old artist will compete for Best New Artist, Best African Act, Best Afrobeats Act, and Best Push.
The Year I Turned 21 Sophomore Album
Furthermore, Ayra Starr has hinted at the release of a deluxe version of her sophomore album, which has already seen impressive commercial success. Fans are eagerly awaiting more groundbreaking achievements from the rising star as she continues her journey to global stardom.
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