Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr joins the ranks of Tiwa Savage as the only other African artist to achieve the prestigious double honor of being both Spotify’s EQUAL Africa and global artist.
With hits like ‘Rush’, ‘Sability’, and ‘Rhythm & Blues’, Ayra Starr takes center stage for Spotify’s EQUAL Africa and EQUAL Global program this May. Her recent release, ‘Commas’, has already garnered over 35 million streams on Spotify.
Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is Spotify’s global artist for May 2024
A Beacon for Women in Afrobeats
Ayra Starr expressed her gratitude and pride in being selected as a Spotify EQUAL Ambassador, representing women in Afrobeats and African women worldwide. She praised the EQUAL program for highlighting the hard work and contributions of women in music.
New Music on the Horizon
The Grammy-nominated singer is set to release her second album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, in May 2024. Fans can also look forward to her upcoming single, ‘Bad Vibes’, featuring Seyi Vibes, which promises to be an eclectic and uplifting blend of genres.
Ayra Starr’s Spotify EQUAL Interview Highlights
- On the significance of Spotify EQUAL: “It’s doing a great job in highlighting all the hard work of women in music.”
- On being Spotify’s EQUAL artist: “It means everything to me… I have to support my gender and level the playing field.”
- On her music style: “Highly vibrational, eccentric, unique, and beautiful.”
- On new music: “I have a new single… it’s amazing, and it’s one of those songs that makes you feel good.”
Stay tuned for more updates on Ayra Starr’s music and Spotify’s EQUAL program!
