Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has made history by surpassing Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube. At just 22 years old, Ayra Starr has accumulated an impressive 811 million views on the platform.
Her hit single “Rush” has contributed significantly to this milestone, with over 395 million views, making it the most-viewed music video by a female Nigerian artist on YouTube. This record was previously held by Yemi Alade’s “Johnny.”
However, Yemi Alade still maintains her position as the female Nigerian artist with the most subscribers on YouTube, with 2.41 million subscribers. Ayra Starr closely follows with 2.26 million subscribers.
Ayra Starr’s achievement showcases her rising popularity and influence in the Nigerian music industry.