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Ayra Starr sets new YouTube record with ‘Rush’
Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr is currently basking in the limelight, having etched her name in YouTube history with her hit song ‘Rush.’
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Mavin princess has become the first solo female Nigerian artist to amass over 300 million views on YouTube for her music video, specifically for the chart-topping single ‘Rush.’ The song’s monumental success is reflected in its remarkable YouTube viewership, placing it among the most-watched Nigerian music videos on the platform.
.@ayrastarr's "Rush" becomes the first solo song by a female Nigerian artist to surpass 300 million views on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/Iiwao1zMiK
— chart data (@chartdata) January 29, 2024
Since her breakthrough into the mainstream in 2019 with a self-titled EP, Ayra Starr has soared to commercial success, solidifying her status as one of Nigeria’s prominent artists.
Released in 2022, ‘Rush‘ garnered instant acclaim both locally and internationally. Domestically, it claimed the top spot on the TurnTable Top 100. Internationally, the song made waves in various countries, including Canada, Lebanon, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, Hungary, Ireland, and France, where it reached an impressive No. 5. Ayra Starr also made history by charting on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the first Nigerian lead female artist to achieve this milestone.
Looking ahead, Ayra Starr is gearing up for the 2024 Grammy Awards, where her hit single has earned a nomination for the inaugural Best African Song Performance category, alongside tracks from other Nigerian superstars like Asake & Olamide, Burna Boy, and Davido.