Ayra Starr, the Nigerian Afrobeats star, has hit another major milestone as her hit single Commas surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify.
Since its release in early 2024, Commas has steadily gained global traction, further cementing Ayra Starr’s status as a powerhouse in Afrobeats. The song quickly became a fan favorite, praised for its infectious beat, compelling lyrics, and the singer’s signature vocal prowess.
This achievement marks another win for the Mavin Records sensation, who continues to redefine the genre and expand her influence on the global stage.
By crossing the 100-million-stream mark, Ayra Starr joins the elite ranks of Nigerian artists making waves on digital platforms, reinforcing Afrobeats’ growing dominance worldwide.
TOO MANY HITS! 🌟
‘Commas’ by Ayra Starr has now surpassed 100 Million Streams on Spotify! pic.twitter.com/YG5LbYllD3
— MAVIN (@MavinRecords) March 11, 2025
In other news, 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.