Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Hit 1 Billion YouTube Views
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. This remarkable feat underscores her rising global influence and the widespread appeal of her music.
Central to this achievement is her Grammy-nominated hit single, “Rush,” which alone has garnered over 450 million views. The song’s success not only propelled her to this landmark but also earned her a platinum certification in the UK, making her the first Nigerian female artist to debut a solo track on the UK Official Top 100 chart.
With this accomplishment, Ayra Starr joins the elite ranks of Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Rema, who have each crossed the billion-view threshold on the platform.Ayra Starr’s continued success, including her recent collaboration with Wizkid on “Gimme Dat,” solidifies her position as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre and a trailblazer for female artists in Nigeria.