Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable milestone on YouTube. She is now the first Nigerian female artiste to achieve 1 billion views on the platform.

Ayra Starr has surpassed Yemi Alade’s record of 805 million views to become the most-viewed female singer from Nigeria on YouTube. This achievement sets her apart as a top performer in the Nigerian music industry.

The 23-year-old musician reached 1 billion views, breaking barriers and setting a new standard for Nigerian female artistes in the global music scene.

Her Grammy-nominated hit song “Rush” has significantly contributed to her YouTube success, amassing over 450 million views alone. This hit track has been instrumental in cementing her position as a global music star.

With this achievement, Ayra Starr joins top Nigerian male artistes like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, and Fireboy DML, who have also surpassed 1 billion YouTube views.