Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has reached a major milestone in her career by surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement further cements her status as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, continuing to rise in the global music scene.
Since her debut EP in 2019, Ayra Starr has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her unique sound and vibrant energy. Now, just five years into her career, the Grammy-nominated singer has crossed the 2 billion stream mark, according to Spotify data platform Kworb, as of October 10, 2024.
This incredible feat comes shortly after the release of her second album, “The Year I Turned 21”, which has already surpassed 500 million Spotify streams alone. Ayra’s discography includes two standout tracks that have each garnered over 400 million streams: Rvssian’s “Santa” featuring Ayra, with 455 million streams, and her own hit single, “Rush,” which has accumulated over 409 million streams.
Additionally, Libianca’s “People,” on which Ayra Starr collaborated with Omah Lay, has reached 106 million streams, while her chart-topping hit “Bloody Samaritan” has amassed 82 million streams.
By joining the elite group of Nigerian artists—such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, CKay, Tems, and Davido—who have crossed 2 billion Spotify streams, Ayra Starr continues to shine on the international stage.
2024 has undoubtedly been a remarkable year for the 22-year-old singer. Alongside her streaming success, she recently bagged four nominations at the 2024 MTV EMAs, where she will compete for Best New Artist, Best African Act, Best Afrobeats Act, and Best Push.
With rumors of a deluxe edition of her sophomore album in the works, fans can expect even more exciting music from this rising superstar. Ayra Starr’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down as she continues to make waves in both the Nigerian and global music industries.
Stay tuned for more updates as Ayra Starr takes her career to even greater heights!
