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Ayra Starr emerges the one female artist in Nigeria in 2024
Sensational singer and Grammy nominee Ayra Starr has cemented her status as the top female artist in Nigeria for 2024, as revealed by TurnTable in its annual end-of-the-year chart.
TurnTable, Nigeria’s premier music chart publication that aggregates streaming, radio, and TV airplay data, announced that Ayra Starr’s exceptional performance across all platforms earned her the title of the most commercial female artist of the year.
The 22-year-old artist achieved remarkable success in 2024, propelled by her critically acclaimed sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21.‘ The album, featuring heavyweight Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, alongside international acts Giveon, Coco Jones, and Aniita, was praised as one of the top projects of the year.
.@ayrastarr is the overall No. 1 Female artiste on the 2024 Year-End Charts in Nigeria
Ayra Starr leads this category on the year-end charts for the third time in a row; 2022, 2023 & 2024
See full Year-End charts here https://t.co/amGBU5cEIr pic.twitter.com/kXPdCK904w
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) January 9, 2025
The album produced hit singles like ‘Comma’ and ‘Bad Vibes’ featuring Seyi Vibez, which ranked among the most streamed songs in 2024.
Additionally, ‘The Year I Turned 21‘ emerged as the most streamed album on Spotify, amassing over 700 million streams. Ayra Starr’s feature on Rvssian’s global hit ‘Santa’ further boosted her international appeal.
Ayra Starr closed out the year with a show-stopping headline performance at Flytime Fest, where she shared the stage with Tiwa Savage and Rema, solidifying her status as a major live act.
Topping TurnTable’s endend-of-year art as the leading female artist is a testament to Ayra Starr’s growing dominance and her journey toward becoming an international sensation. Her achievements in 2024 highlight her star power and cement her place as one of Africa’s most promising talents.