LAGOS, Nigeria – Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially become the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion total views on YouTube, setting a new milestone in the Nigerian music industry.
With this historic achievement, the 23-year-old singer has overtaken Yemi Alade, who previously held the record with over 805 million views, making Ayra Starr the most viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on the platform.
‘Rush’ Leads with Over 450 Million Views
Ayra Starr’s Grammy-nominated hit single, “Rush”, played a major role in this accomplishment, having amassed over 450 million views on YouTube alone.
The singer, signed to Mavin Records, has continued to gain international attention and critical acclaim for her unique sound, powerful vocals, and relatable lyrics.
Joins Elite Nigerian YouTube Billionaires
With this feat, Ayra Starr joins a prestigious list of Nigerian music heavyweights who have crossed the 1 billion YouTube views mark, including:
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
- Davido
- Rema
- Ckay
- Flavour
- Kizz Daniel
- P-Square
- Omah Lay
- Fireboy DML
- Tekno
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Ayra’s rapid rise in the music scene and her global streaming success are a testament to the growing influence of Nigerian female artists in the global entertainment space.
A Win for Nigerian Women in Music
This achievement is being celebrated across social media as a major win not just for Ayra Starr but for female representation in Afrobeats and the broader Nigerian music industry.
Fans and industry leaders have applauded the milestone, hailing it as a sign that Nigerian women are breaking barriers and competing on a global scale.
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