In a streaming era that rewards global reach, Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has etched her name in African music history. The record-breaking feat, becoming the first African female artist to cross 5 million followers on Spotify, signals more than popularity. It affirms the continent’s voice rising through digital noise.
- Ayra Starr becomes the first African female artist to hit 5 million Spotify followers
- She has amassed over 2.7 billion Spotify streams across all credits
- Her most-streamed track overall is “Santa” with over 707 million streams
- “Rush” remains her most-streamed solo lead single at over 474 million
- Tems leads all African female artists with 3.8 billion total streams
- Ayra's follower count now outpaces all other African women on Spotify
- The milestone marks another win for Afrobeats on the global stage
As Ayra Starr climbs, she doesn’t just stream, she stirs. This is the sound of African women rewriting what reach and resonance mean in the digital age.
Sources: Linda Ikeji Blog, Spotify Stats Tracker, Chart Africa
