Ayra Starr breaks YouTube record with 811 million views

• Ayra Starr becomes the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube, surpassing Yemi Alade’s previous record.
• The 22-year-old singer now has 811 million views, overtaking Yemi Alade’s 805 million.
• Her popular track “Rush” has amassed over 395 million views, becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian female artist on YouTube.
• Yemi Alade’s “Johnny,” formerly the top music video by a female Nigerian artist, now ranks second.

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has achieved a new milestone by becoming the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube.

The 22-year-old singer recently crossed a landmark 811 million views on the platform, surpassing the former record set by Yemi Alade, who held 805 million views.

The sensational rise of Ayra Starr’s career has been powered in part by her hit single “Rush,” which has attracted over 395 million views on YouTube alone.

This success makes it the most-watched music video by a female Nigerian artist, overtaking Yemi Alade’s popular song “Johnny,” which previously held the title.

While Ayra Starr now leads in total views, Yemi Alade continues to maintain her position as the most-subscribed Nigerian female artist on YouTube, with 2.41 million subscribers.

Ayra Starr follows closely behind with 2.26 million.

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In other news, 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.