Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has been named the number one female Afrobeats artist of the past year by Spotify, signaling her surging global influence. The streaming giant lauded the “Rush” hitmaker as “the pop star of Afrobeats,” reinforcing her status in the rapidly expanding genre.
Starr topped Spotify’s definitive list of the Top Five Female Afrobeats Artists, with fellow Grammy-winning star Tems securing the second position.
The full list highlights the genre’s diverse global reach:
- Ayra Starr (Nigerian)
- Tems (Nigerian)
- Libianca (American-Cameroonian)
- Aya Nakamura (Malian-French)
- Darkoo (British-Nigerian)
Notably, South African artist Tyla, despite her recent dominance at various Afrobeats award shows, did not feature in the top five.
Nigerians Sweep Latin America Afrobeats Ranking
Spotify also released its ranking of the Top 5 Afrobeats Artists in Latin America, a list completely dominated by Nigerian stars. This ranking underscores the genre’s significant crossover success and popularity in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions.
The Top 5 Afrobeats Artists in Latin America are:
- Rema
- Ayra Starr
- CKay
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
Ayra Starr’s presence at number two on this international chart, in addition to her number one spot globally among female artists, affirms her remarkable year-over-year growth and popularity across continents.
Source: Spotify
