Ayra Starr Sets Record as First Nigerian Female Artist to Reach 1 Billion YouTube Views
Ayra Starr has made history as the very first Nigerian female singer to cross the remarkable milestone of 1 billion views on YouTube. This impressive feat has pushed her past Yemi Alade’s previous record, which stood at 805 million views.
At just 23 years old, Ayra Starr’s rise on the platform has been nothing short of spectacular. Her Grammy-nominated hit, “Rush,” alone has attracted over 450 million views, contributing heavily to her record-breaking total.
With this achievement, Ayra Starr now stands shoulder to shoulder with some of Nigeria’s biggest music names who have reached the billion-view mark. Artists like Burna Boy, Flavour, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Ckay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy, and Tekno all share this exclusive club.
Her milestone not only highlights her growing influence in the music world but also underscores the rising global presence of Nigerian artists on digital platforms.