Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has officially stamped her name on the global stage, dominating charts and award platforms in 2024.
Her feature on Rvssian’s hit single “Santa”, which also appears on her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, emerged as the biggest Nigerian song worldwide—topping Spotify’s 2024 Global Impact List, a ranking of 30 Nigerian tracks that made waves across international audiences.
But Ayra’s winning streak didn’t stop there. According to Chart Data, she ranked as the 18th top artist in the world in 2024, a feat that further cements her place among music’s elite. Her album, The Year I Turned 21, dominated the Nigerian Albums Chart while also making an impact overseas, peaking at #89 on the Canadian Albums Chart and #195 on the US Billboard 200.
One of her most defining moments came with her hit single “Rush,” which secured a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance, proving her ability to craft global anthems. The accolades kept pouring in at the 2025 MOBO Awards, where she clinched both Best African Music Act and Best International Act, further solidifying her international dominance.
Ayra Starr’s meteoric rise is a testament to the unstoppable power of Afrobeats and Nigeria’s continued influence on global music culture. With each release, she is not only breaking records but also paving the way for the next generation of African artists to shine on the world stage.
