With over 2.1 million streams in its first full tracking week, the collaboration between Ayra Starr and Rema, titled “Who’s Dat Girl”, has stormed the charts to debut at number one on the Spotify Weekly Top Songs Nigeria chart, marking a major moment for both artists and for Afrobeats at large.
A Game-Changing Pairing
Ayra Starr, already established as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic female voices, continues to expand her sonic footprint. Her boldness and refined sound (as noted earlier in profiles) have positioned her as a leader of her generation. Meanwhile, Rema — born Divine Ikubor — has become a global Afrobeats force, thanks to past smash hits and genre-pushing innovation.
Their coming together on this single signals both an artistic alignment and a strategic move: merging Ayra’s confident pop-soul persona with Rema’s “Afrorave” edge and international resonance.
The Song and Its Impact
From the moment “Who’s Dat Girl” dropped, fans reacted — the 2.1 million+ streams attest to that. The track taps into themes of individuality, empowerment, and swagger, delivered over polished production that blends Afrobeats rhythms with pop-leaning hooks. It’s exactly the kind of crossover sound that can thrive domestically and travel internationally.
For Ayra Starr, this adds another #1 entry and underscores her staying power. For Rema, already accustomed to chart-topping feats, this reinforces his role not just as a hit-maker but as a cultural architect in Nigerian music’s next chapter. According to commentary on his career, Rema has “expanded the horizons of African musical impact on the global stage.” 
Why It Matters
Domestic dominance: Achieving #1 with this entry confirms that Nigerian audiences are behind this collaboration in a meaningful way.
Global potential: With both artists gaining international visibility, “Who’s Dat Girl” is positioned for export, not just another local hit.
Artist growth: For Ayra Starr, the pairing with Rema helps her reach new ears; for Rema, it adds another sonic chapter to his expanding body of work.
Afrobeats evolution: The release reflects how the genre is now routinely delivering polished, globally-conscious singles that retain their Nigerian identity.
What’s Next
Streaming services, radio playlists, and international tastemakers will all be watching. If “Who’s Dat Girl” continues its climb, pushing into multi-millions of streams and crossing borders, it could become one of this year’s defining Afrobeats hits. And for Ayra and Rema, the momentum has only begun.
