Ayra Starr Breaks Record as The Year I Turned 21 Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Ayra Starr just made Nigerian music history!
The fast-rising Afrobeats sensation has become the first Nigerian female artist to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify with her debut album, The Year I Turned 21.

She released the project in 2021, and it didn’t take long for it to take over airwaves and playlists.
She released the project in 2021, and it didn’t take long for it to take over airwaves and playlists. With hit songs like Bloody Samaritan, Away, and Fashion Killer, Ayra captured hearts across Nigeria, Africa, and the world. Fans praised her bold lyrics, unique voice, and fresh Afropop vibe.
By crossing the 1 billion stream mark, Ayra Starr has proven her global appeal and confirmed her spot as one of Afrobeats’ leading voices. She continues to inspire young Nigerian women and push the boundaries of what female artists can achieve on the world stage.
This new milestone also shows how much fans love her music. Spotify’s billion-stream club is reserved for the best—and now Ayra’s in it.