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Ayra Starr has continued to enjoy a global rise with her music winning several awards and garnering millions of streams that have made her one of Africa's foremost exports.
In another landmark feat, Ayra Starr's sophomore album 'The Year I Turned 21' has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify.
Released on May 30, 2024, the 15-track album enjoyed critical acclaim for its robust exploration of the Nigerian pop framework while equally showcasing Ayra Starr's global ambitions.
Preceded by the lead singles 'Commas,' 'Rhythm & Blues,' and 'Bad Vibes' feat Seyi Vibez with guest appearances from Nigerian hitmaker Asake, American stars Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian singer Aniita, the album has gone on to enjoy commercial success.
'The Year I Turned 21' set the record for the biggest opening day and week for an album by a Nigerian female artist on Spotify.
The album's 500 million Spotify streams are aided by the success of 'Santa,' her collaboration with Rvssian the Jamaican record producer and singer. The song has garnered over 339 million streams making it the most streamed song on the album.
The landmark stride of hitting 500 million streams makes Ayra Starr's sophomore album the most streamed by an African female artist on Spotify. It also makes it one of the most streamed Nigerian albums on the platform while edging her closer to the 2 billion streaming mark on Spotify.