Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in her music career by becoming the first Nigerian female singer to surpass one billion views on YouTube.
The 23-year-old Afro-fusion star has officially outpaced Yemi Alade’s long-held record of 805 million views, making her the most viewed female Nigerian artiste of all time on the global video platform.
According to reports, Ayra Starr’s meteoric rise was powered by the massive success of her Grammy-nominated hit single ‘Rush’, which alone has racked up over 450 million views on YouTube. The track became an international anthem, earning her widespread acclaim and cementing her place as one of the most influential voices in Afrobeats today.
With this new feat, Ayra Starr joins an elite list of Nigerian music heavyweights—including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, CKay, Flavour, Fireboy DML, Omah Lay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, and Tekno who have all crossed the 1 billion view mark on the platform.
This achievement not only sets a new standard for female representation in Nigerian music but also positions Ayra Starr as a trailblazer paving the way for the next generation of female Afrobeat stars.
