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Ayra Starr’s “19 & Dangerous” Hits Half a Billion Spotify streams
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable streaming milestone on Spotify with her debut album.
Exceeding 500 million streams, Ayra Starr’s inaugural project has now surpassed the half-billion mark on the Spotify platform.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it establishes her as the first female artist to attain over 500 million streams for a project on Spotify, making her a trailblazer in the industry. Moreover, her album becomes the eighth Nigerian project overall to achieve this impressive milestone.
Ayra Starr’s debut album has undoubtedly made waves in the music scene, maintaining its dominance and captivating audiences with its unique Afrobeat sound and compelling lyrics. Her talent has garnered her a dedicated fanbase both locally and internationally.
Reaching the half-billion mark on Spotify underscores Ayra Starr’s immense talent and the widespread appeal of her music. This milestone not only signifies a significant achievement in her career but also highlights the growing representation of female artists in the music streaming landscape.
Furthermore, Ayra Starr’s success contributes to the global recognition of Nigerian music and Afrobeat’s prominent position in shaping contemporary music culture worldwide. Her accomplishment reflects the continued influence and impact of Nigerian artists on the international stage.
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Ayra Starr’s “19 & Dangerous (Deluxe)” has now surpassed 500 MILLION streams on Spotify.
It’s the 1st project by a Nigerian Female artist & 8th overall to achieve this. 👸🏾 pic.twitter.com/VZZdEHdi67
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) April 1, 2024
Recall, On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Ayra Starr reflected on the initiative, emphasizing the importance of ensuring everyone has access to clean water. She expressed gratitude for the partnership that made the project possible.
She wrote, “Started ‘E Dey Rush’ campaign last year to provide clean and safe water to communities. I’m so happy to see the Orimolade Ifako Community getting their borehole installation. I’m grateful for the partnership of @hopespringwater & @mavinrecords to make this happen. Everyone deserves good water.”