10th October, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Famous Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has hit a major success, surpassing over 2 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, according to data from Spotify tracking platform, Kworb.
The achievement, announced on October 10, 2024, comes months after the release of her second studio album, The Year I Turned 21, which alone has drawn over 500 million streams on the platform.
Ayra Starr’s accomplishment places her among a select group of Nigerian musicians, including Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Wizkid, CKay, and Davido, who have all surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify.
Recall that Ayra Starr received four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs), making as one of Nigeria’s top music stars.