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Ayra Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 Hits 30 Weeks on Billboard World Albums Chart
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has reached another remarkable milestone as her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, becomes the second-ever project by a Nigerian female artist to spend 30 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.
The album, released in 2024, has continued to make waves globally, further solidifying Ayra Starr’s status as one of Afrobeats’ leading voices. With chart-topping singles like“Comma” and “Bad Vibes,” the project seamlessly fuses Afrobeats, R&B, and Pop, resonating with fans worldwide.
This achievement puts Ayra Starr in an elite league, following in the footsteps of Tems, whose 2021 EP If Orange Was A Place was the first Nigerian female project to spend an extended period on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Since her breakthrough with “Away” in 2021, Ayra Starr has consistently delivered hits, carving a unique space for herself in the Afrobeats scene. The Year I Turned 21 not only showcases her artistic evolution but also reflects her growing global influence.
Her latest feat highlights the rising prominence of Nigerian female artists on the international stage as Afrobeats continues to gain momentum worldwide. With this momentum, Ayra Starr’s career is poised for even greater achievements in the future.
“The Year I Turned 21” by Ayra Starr becomes second ever album by a Nigerian female act to spend 30 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart 📊 pic.twitter.com/NE39v3wTaq
— SoundPool (@thesoundpool) March 5, 2025