Yet another milestone for Ayra Starr! The Nigerian pop sensation just crossed 5 million followers on Spotify, setting a new record for African female artists on the platform.
She is now the first African female musician to hit this milestone on the global streaming giant.
The feat cements her growing influence across the world, especially among Gen Z and millennial listeners who vibe with her fierce sound and raw storytelling.
Ayra Starr rose to fame in 2021 with her breakout single Away under Mavin Records.
Since then, she’s gone on to drop hits like Bloody Samaritan, Rush, and Sability—blending Afropop, R&B, and soul into her own bold signature.
Her debut album 19 & Dangerous received both local and international acclaim, earning her spots on global charts and collaborations with artists like Kelly Rowland and Tyla.
Still Behind Tems in Total Streams 📊
Despite the follower record, Ayra still sits behind Grammy winner Tems in total Spotify streams.
Tems boasts a remarkable 3.8 billion streams across all credits. Ayra follows closely with 2.7 billion streams, showing just how fast she’s rising in the game.
Her most streamed track on Spotify is Santa, with over 707 million streams. Her highest-streamed lead single remains Rush, which has crossed 474 million plays and counting.
At just 21 years old, Ayra Starr continues to dazzle with her voice, style, and confidence.
She was recently nominated for a Grammy and performed at the BET Awards, and her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21 is already gaining global attention.
With numbers like these and a fanbase that keeps growing, the “Celestial Being” is not done yet.
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