Ayra Starr’s latest album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, has been making waves, setting new records on the charts. In a significant achievement, the album debuted at No. 195 on the Billboard 200, selling 8K units in its first week. This marks Ayra Starr as the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat.
Since its release on May 30, 2024, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ has garnered accolades for its diverse musical styles and strong compositions. The album broke records for the highest opening day Spotify streams in Nigeria by a Nigerian artist, with 1.2 million streams.
Additionally, Ayra Starr set a new record for the highest opening day global Spotify streams by a Nigerian female artist, with 6.3 million streams.
Since rising to fame in the Nigerian music scene, Ayra Starr has achieved numerous milestones. Her hit single ‘Rush’ holds the record as the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian female artist and is the only song by a Nigerian female artist to receive diamond certification in France.