Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has reached a groundbreaking milestone, turning into the primary Nigerian feminine artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. With this achievement, she now joins Afrobeats heavyweights Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido within the elite world streaming membership.

On the coronary heart of this success is her breakout single “Rush”, which alone has pulled in over 450 million views, making it one of many most-watched Afrobeats music movies on the platform.

The hit track additionally earned her a UK platinum certification and made her the primary Nigerian feminine artist to debut a solo observe on the UK Official High 100 chart.

Ayra Starr’s world affect continued to develop in 2025 with the discharge of “Gimme Dat”, a collaboration with Wizkid that samples classics by Wyclef Jean. The track added momentum to her rising worldwide profile and additional secured her place as a number one voice in Afrobeats.

Her accomplishments don’t cease there. Ayra Starr has gained two MOBO Awards and a Headies Award for Greatest R&B Single for her emotional duet “Final Heartbreak Tune” with American singer Giveon.

This newest feat not solely highlights Ayra Starr’s immense expertise but in addition marks a brand new chapter for feminine artists in Nigeria, proving that the worldwide stage is large open for the following era of stars.