Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr continues her impressive global rise after winning two major awards at the 2025 MOBO Awards in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
The moment Ayra Starr was announced as the winner of Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards ahead of Asake, BNXN, Ruger, King Promise, OdumoduBlvck, Rema, Shallipopi, Tems, Tyla and Uncle Waffles.pic.twitter.com/vS2DoWK2oz
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Ayra Starr made history as the first African female artist to win Best International Act, joining Wizkid and Burna Boy as Nigerian artists who have claimed the prestigious British award. She edged out top contenders, including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Asake, and Tems, further cementing her status as a leading force in Afrobeats.
In addition to her historic win, Ayra Starr also took home the award for Best African Music Act, defeating heavyweights like Rema, Tems, Shallipopi, Tyla, and OdumoduBlvck.
With these wins, the Rush hitmaker continues to make waves on the international stage, further solidifying her place among Africa’s biggest music exports.
