Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. This incredible achievement has placed her ahead of Yemi Alade, who previously held the record for the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on the platform with 805 million views.
At only 23 years old, Ayra Starr’s rise in the music industry has been nothing short of phenomenal. Her breakthrough came with the release of her hit single “Rush,” which has played a major role in her YouTube success. The Grammy-nominated track alone has amassed over 450 million views, captivating audiences both within Nigeria and internationally.
Ayra Starr’s new milestone highlights her growing influence in the Nigerian and global music scenes. She has joined a prestigious group of Nigerian artists who have all crossed the billion-view threshold on YouTube. This group includes notable male artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Flavour, Rema, Ckay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, and Tekno.
The achievement is a testament to her talent, hard work, and the increasing global appeal of Afrobeats music. Ayra Starr’s success also marks a significant moment for female artists in Nigeria, showing that they can reach and even surpass major digital milestones previously dominated by their male counterparts.
As Ayra Starr continues to grow her career, her 1 billion YouTube views stand as a landmark achievement, inspiring many young artists across Africa and beyond.