Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly known as Ayra Starr has officially reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify.
This accomplishment follows the release of her much-anticipated second album, The Year I Turned 21, which has already amassed over 500 million streams since its debut just a few months ago.
The album, noted for its innovative blend of genres and thought-provoking lyrics, has not only received commercial success but has also garnered critical acclaim, playing a significant role in boosting her streaming figures.
Ayra Starr first made waves in the music scene with her self-titled debut EP in 2019, quickly ascending the ranks in Nigeria’s music landscape.
Her career has been characterized by a series of hit singles, international recognition, and collaborations with prominent global artists.
Among her impressive discography, two tracks have particularly stood out on Spotify. The collaborative track “Santa,” featuring Rvssian, has reached over 455 million streams, while her chart-topping single “Rush” has also achieved significant acclaim, accumulating over 409 million streams.
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In other news, The official nomination list of the MTV Europe Music Awards was released on Wednesday, October 9.
While the list was dominated by women, several male Nigerian music stars also got spots on it.
Temilade ‘Tems’ Openiyi, Oyinkansola ‘Ayra Starr’ Aderibigbe, Ololade ‘Asake’ Ahmed, Divine ‘Rema’ Ikubor, and Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu were nominated for the prestigious award in the Best Afrobeats category.
Fans of the above-listed artistes are gearing up for the official award date, when the event will be broadcast live…
