Ayra Starr is first Nigerian female singer to hit 1 billion YouTube views

Ayra Starr Makes History on YouTube

Ayra Starr is the first Nigerian female artist to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. She has surpassed Yemi Alade’s previous record of 805 million views.

At just 23 years old, Ayra has achieved a significant milestone in her career. She is now the most viewed female artist from Nigeria on YouTube.

This achievement places her among top Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. These artists have also crossed the billion-view mark on the platform.

Her Grammy-nominated hit single "Rush" played a key role in this success. The song alone has over 450 million views on YouTube.

"Rush" is the most-viewed Afrobeats music video by a Nigerian female artist. It is also one of the genre's most recognized visuals worldwide.

Since its release in September 2022, "Rush" has dominated streaming platforms globally. The song earned Ayra Starr a platinum certification in the UK.

She made history as the first Nigerian female artist to debut a solo track on the UK Official Top 100 chart.