Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. Since her debut with a self-titled EP in 2019, she has rapidly ascended to become one of Nigeria’s leading musical exports.
As of October 10, 2024, data from Spotify tracking platform Kworb confirms her massive success. This achievement further solidifies her global reach and cements her place as one of Nigeria’s most streamed artists. The Grammy-nominated singer has continued to enjoy an impressive run, especially following the release of her second album.
Ayra’s sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, has already amassed over 500 million Spotify streams, contributing significantly to her 2 billion-stream record. This body of work, released earlier in 2024, has received both critical and commercial acclaim, showing her growth as an artist.
Her impressive numbers also reflect her international appeal, as she continues to blend Afrobeats with global pop influences, earning her fans from all corners of the world.
Notably, Ayra Starr boasts two standout tracks with over 400 million Spotify streams each. Her collaboration on Rvssian’s ‘Santa’ has garnered over 455 million streams, while her hit single ‘Rush’ has accumulated more than 409 million streams.
Other notable contributions include her appearance on Libianca’s ‘People’, which has gathered 106 million streams, and her iconic single ‘Bloody Samaritan’, with 82 million streams. These numbers highlight her ability to consistently release chart-topping music that resonates with a broad audience.
With this achievement, Ayra Starr joins an elite group of Nigerian artists who have crossed the 2 billion Spotify streams threshold, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, CKay, Tems, and Davido. This milestone adds to what has already been a standout year for the 22-year-old singer.
Ayra has earned four nominations at the 2024 MTV EMAs, including categories like Best New Artist, Best African Act, Best Afrobeats Act, and Best Push, further underscoring her growing influence in global music.
Ayra Starr has hinted at the possibility of releasing a deluxe version of her successful sophomore album, which is expected to continue her upward trajectory. With her impressive accomplishments in 2024 and the support of her ever-growing fan base, Ayra Starr is poised to maintain her status as a dominant force in the global music scene.
