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Ayra Starr Achieves Milestone as First Nigerian Female Artist to Surpass 1 Billion YouTube Views.
In a landmark achievement for Nigerian music, Ayra Starr has become the first female artist from Nigeria to accumulate over 1 billion views on YouTube. This feat positions her ahead of Yemi Alade, who previously held the record for the most viewed female Nigerian artist on the platform with 805 million views.
The 23-year-old singer’s accomplishment is largely attributed to the success of her hit song “Rush,” which has garnered over 450 million views. This track, nominated for a Grammy Award, has significantly propelled her to this new level of recognition.
Ayra Starr now joins a distinguished group of Nigerian male artists who have also surpassed the 1 billion view mark on YouTube. This list includes prominent names such as Burna Boy, Flavour, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Ckay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy, and Tekno. This milestone underscores the growing global influence and popularity of Nigerian music and its artists.