September 25, 2025-Published by Cyril

Global streaming platform Spotify has named Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr as the biggest female Afrobeats artist in the past 12 months. The “Sabi Girl” star topped Spotify’s newly released list of Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists, further cementing her reputation as the “Pop Star of Afrobeats.”

Coming in second on the list is Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer Tems, followed by American-Cameroonian singer Libianca in third place. Malian-French star Aya Nakamura secured the fourth spot, while British-Nigerian singer Darkoo completed the top 5 ranking.

Surprisingly, South African hitmaker Tyla, who has dominated global Afrobeats awards over the last year, was absent from the ranking.

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Spotify also unveiled its list of Top 5 Afrobeats Artists in Latin America, with Nigerian stars taking all five slots. Rema leads the pack at number one, followed by Ayra Starr in second, CKay in third, while global icons Burna Boy and Wizkid came in at fourth and fifth, respectively.

Ayra Starr’s recognition by Spotify further establishes her as one of the leading voices in Afrobeats globally, highlighting the unstoppable rise of Nigerian music on the international stage.

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