Ayra Starr Surpasses 3 Billion Spotify Streams, Joins Nigeria’s Elite Afrobeats List
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has officially crossed 3 billion streams on Spotify, placing her among an exclusive list of Nigerian music superstars breaking global records. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Ayra Starr Hits Milestone at 22
At just 22 years old, Ayra Starr’s growth in Afrobeats has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite a relatively short career compared to her peers, the Mavin Records signee has risen to become one of the most-streamed female Afrobeats artists globally.
Her 3 billion streams achievement underscores her influence as one of Afrobeats’ brightest global ambassadors. With her trajectory, even bigger milestones appear inevitable.
Wizkid Leads With 9 Billion Streams
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, remains Africa’s most-streamed artist on Spotify with over 9 billion streams. He was also the first African to achieve this record, proving his global dominance and longevity in the music scene.
Burna Boy Maintains Global Momentum
Burna Boy, with over 8.5 billion streams, follows closely behind. His extensive discography, from African Giant to Love, Damini, continues to enjoy massive international traction, cementing his legacy as one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports.
Rema’s Fast Rise With Calm Down
Rema has also joined the 3 billion streams club, thanks to his global smash hit Calm Down and the success of his Rave & Roses album. His meteoric rise is widely regarded as one of the fastest in Afrobeats history.
Tems Breaking Barriers for Women
Tems made history as the first Nigerian female artist to cross 3 billion Spotify streams. Her solo hits and high-profile international collaborations have positioned her as a trailblazer for African women in music.
Davido’s Consistent Streaming Power
Davido has equally surpassed the 3 billion mark, proving his staying power in Afrobeats. With anthems, international features, and longevity, Davido remains one of Africa’s most bankable stars on streaming platforms.
The Future of Afrobeats Streaming
With Ayra Starr’s rapid success and younger stars pushing Afrobeats to new audiences, experts believe the next five years will see even more Nigerian artists crossing multi-billion streaming milestones.
