Ayra Starr, the celestial voice straight outta Lagos, just blazed another trail for the culture—her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21,” has clocked over one billion streams on #Spotify, etching her name even deeper into the global Afrobeats hall of fame.
This is not just numbers—it’s a loud, Naija-made revolution. Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, has turned heartbreak, hustle, and hope into anthems that travel from Nigeria to the world. With this streaming milestone, she joins the ranks of Afrobeats giants who are rewriting the world’s music narrative—no gatekeepers, just pure vibes and fire talent.
“The Year I Turned 21”, an electric blend of #Afropop, soul, and Gen Z spirit, all wrapped in Ayra’s unapologetic charisma and honey-dripped vocals. Every track pulses with her signature authenticity.
Ayra’s journey is the gospel of modern Afrobeats—young, female, fearless, and 100% original. With this achievement, Ayra Starr not only carries the torch for Mavin Records but waves the green-white-green in every global city where Afrobeats now rings out. Her success isn’t just personal—it’s a win for Nigeria, for African creativity, and for every dreamer hustling from their own corner of the world.
Ayra Starr—Sabi Girl, Billion Streams Club, Afrobeats Queen. The world better get used to this Lagos starr-power, because the age of Ayra has just begun.
