Ayra Starr has reached a significant milestone in May 2025, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to exceed 1 billion views on YouTube. This achievement highlights her increasing impact and the widespread appeal of her music worldwide.
Her Grammy-nominated hit song 'Rush' has significantly contributed to this success, amassing over 450 million views. This accomplishment places Ayra Starr among notable Nigerian artists, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Davido, Ckay, Kizz Daniel, Tekno, P-Square, Omah Lay, Flavour, and Fireboy DML, who have also surpassed the 1 billion view mark on YouTube.
Adding to her achievements, Ayra Starr released 'Gimme Dat' featuring Wizkid in April 2025. This further solidifies her position as a leading figure in Afrobeats and highlights her continued influence on the global music scene.