Ayra Starr Top Spotify’s List of Female Afrobeats Artists

Nigerian sensation Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has been crowned the number one female Afrobeats artist of the past year by global streaming giant Spotify. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The announcement not only cements her status as one of the genre’s leading voices but also highlights her influence on the global Afrobeats movement.

Ayra Starr Leads Spotify’s Female Afrobeats Ranking

In Spotify’s newly released list of the Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists, Ayra Starr secured the top spot, followed by Grammy Award-winning singer Tems.

The rest of the ranking featured:

• Libianca (American-Cameroonian breakout star) – 3rd

• Aya Nakamura (Malian-French superstar) – 4th

• Darkoo (British-Nigerian artist) – 5th

Interestingly, South African breakout star Tyla, who recently dominated Afrobeats award ceremonies, was absent from Spotify’s ranking.

Nigerian Dominance in Latin America

Spotify also unveiled its Top 5 Afrobeats Artists in Latin America, with Nigerians once again taking the lead.

• Rema – 1st

• Ayra Starr – 2nd

• CKay – 3rd

• Burna Boy – 4th

• Wizkid – 5th

The platform described Afrobeats as a “cultural export reshaping the global music scene,” noting its surging popularity across Latin America.

Afrobeats on the Global Stage

Ayra Starr’s meteoric rise reflects the unstoppable global spread of Afrobeats. Her hit singles, international tours, and massive streaming numbers have solidified her as one of the new generation leaders of the genre.

Alongside Tems, Rema, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, Ayra Starr continues to push African music to new heights, positioning Nigeria as the epicenter of Afrobeats innovation and global influence.