Ayra Starr has set a new record for the most opening day streams on Spotify for a Nigerian female artist. Her second album, “The Year I Turned 21,” released on May 31, 2024, achieved 1.27 million streams in Nigeria and 6.3 million streams globally on its first day, both records for an album by a Nigerian female artist.
Also, the album peaked on Apple Music charts in 90 countries, setting another record for a Nigerian female artist.
Ayra Starr’s second album has garnered critical acclaim, highlighting her artistic growth and confidence as a superstar.
Since her breakthrough with her self-titled EP in 2021, Ayra Starr has steadily risen in the music industry, gaining a global fanbase.
Her hit song “Rush” achieved diamond certification in France, and its music video became the most-watched by a Nigerian female artist on YouTube, surpassing Sinach’s “Way Maker.”
Before the album’s release, Ayra Starr performed in Brazil and France, captivating her growing international audience.
Her record-breaking achievements on Spotify affirm her status as a leading female artist and one of Africa’s biggest talents.
