Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Female Artist To Reach 1 Billion Views On YouTube

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, solidifying her place as a powerhouse in the global music scene.

At just 23 years old, Ayra Starr has overtaken the previous record held by Yemi Alade, who had amassed 805 million views on the platform. The milestone also crowns Starr as the most viewed Nigerian female artist of all time on YouTube.

A significant contributor to her success is the Grammy-nominated hit single “Rush,” which alone has garnered over 450 million views, making it one of the most-watched Nigerian music videos ever.

With this achievement, Ayra Starr now joins an elite group of Nigerian artists—including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, CKay, Kizz Daniel, Flavour, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, and Tekno—who have each crossed the 1 billion view mark on the platform.

This milestone not only marks a new chapter in Ayra Starr’s blossoming career but also highlights the growing global influence of Nigerian female artists in the digital music space.

@mavin.records 1 BILLION STREAMS!! 🌟❤️‍🔥 Ayra Starr’s sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’ has now surpassed 1 Billion Streams on Spotify. Congratulations to the Celestial Being on this monumental milestone! 🥂 #AyraStarr #theyeariturned21 #fyp ♬ Commas – Ayra Starr

Source: GhanaOnline.com