The Digest:
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been crowned the biggest female Afrobeats artist on Spotify over the past 12 months, topping a newly released list that also includes Tems, Libianca, Aya Nakamura, and Darkoo. The streaming platform described Starr as “the pop star of Afrobeats,” cementing her rising influence across global markets.
- Ayra Starr ranked No. 1 on Spotify’s Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists list.
- Tems, Libianca, Aya Nakamura, and Darkoo completed the top five.
- South Africa’s Tyla was notably absent despite her award-winning year.
- In Latin America, Nigerian artists dominated the Afrobeats chart entirely.
- Rema led that list, followed by Ayra Starr and CKay.
- Burna Boy and Wizkid placed fourth and fifth in the region.
- The data reflects Spotify’s 12-month streaming figures worldwide.
- Ayra Starr continues to gain momentum ahead of new releases.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
