The sensational Ayra Starr continues to shine as she clinches the title of Nigeria’s leading female artist for 2024, marking another milestone in her illustrious career.
This accolade, revealed by TurnTable Charts in their annual year-end publication, confirms Ayra Starr’s dominance across streaming platforms, radio, and TV airplay. The chart, renowned for aggregating comprehensive music data in Nigeria, highlighted the singer’s extraordinary achievements, solidifying her position as a top commercial artist.
A Stellar 2024 for Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr’s success in 2024 can be attributed to the release of her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21. The critically acclaimed project featured powerhouse collaborations with Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, as well as international sensations Giveon, Coco Jones, and Aniita. The album quickly became a fan favorite, earning praise as one of the year’s best releases.
Hit singles like “Comma” and “Bad Vibes” (featuring Seyi Vibez) dominated streaming platforms, ranking among the most-played songs of the year. On Spotify alone, The Year I Turned 21 amassed over 700 million streams, making it the most-streamed album in Nigeria for 2024.
Adding to her stellar year, Ayra’s collaboration with Rvssian on the track “Santa” further amplified her international appeal. She capped the year with a show-stopping headline performance at Flytime Fest, sharing the stage with music icons Tiwa Savage and Rema.
A Three-Peat Achievement
2024 marks the third consecutive year Ayra Starr has topped TurnTable’s year-end charts as Nigeria’s #1 female artist, a streak that began in 2022. Her consistent performance underscores her immense talent and growing influence within the music industry.
In their celebratory post on Twitter, TurnTable Charts shared:
“.@ayrastarr is the overall No. 1 Female artiste on the 2024 Year-End Charts in Nigeria. Ayra Starr leads this category on the year-end charts for the third time in a row: 2022, 2023 & 2024.”
With her infectious energy, groundbreaking music, and global appeal, Ayra Starr continues to solidify her position as a superstar. Her trajectory is nothing short of remarkable, and she is undoubtedly on her way to becoming an international force in music.
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