By Sunday Samuel 26-5-2025
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has emerged the first Nigerian female artist to hit 1 billion views on YouTube, placing her among global Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido.With the achievement she has confirmed her place as a global music star.
Ayra was also on the list of the top most followed African Artists on Spotify. The singer has 4.8 Million followers on the streaming platform.
The 22-year-old Afrobeat singer and self titled Sabi girl has gained both local and international recognition since her debut in 2021.
Her Grammy nominated track ‘Rush’ has amassed over 450 million views, adding to her popularity and global reach after she made her debut in the music in 2021.
Earlier in May, she earned the prestigious Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom for her hit single “Rush”, for surpassing 600,000 units in combined sales and streams.
The hit song marked Ayra Starr’s debut on the UK Official Top 100, cementing her growing status as one of the most sought-after African music artiste in recent times.
Other artistes who have also hit the one billion Youtube milestone include Kizz Daniel, Tekno, P-Square, Flavour, and Fireboy.