Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has hit a major career milestone as her hit single “Commas” surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify. Released in early 2024, the track has gained global traction, further solidifying Ayra Starr’s position as one of the leading voices in Afrobeats. “Commas” quickly became a fan favorite, praised for its…
Gyakie Source: Irvine Partners As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, the African music landscape stands as a powerful testament to female innovation and influence. Trailblazers like Tyla and Tems aren’t just participating in the industry—they’re fundamentally transforming it with their groundbreaking achievements. Tyla recently made history as the first African solo artist to reach one billion streams on…
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 MOBO Awards in Newcastle, United Kingdom, taking home two of the night’s most prestigious honors: Best International Act and Best African Music Act. Her victory in the Best International Act category is groundbreaking, making her the first African female artist ever to…
Ayra Starr Source: Africa Publicity Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has released a brand-new single, ‘All The Love’, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The love anthem, which dropped on February 11, 2025, showcases Ayra Starr’s incredible vocal range and cements her status as one of Africa’s leading female musicians. The song, co-produced by Teemode…
Afrobeats continues to take over the global stage, and Ayra Starr is leading the charge! Her song “Memories” has made a surprise feature as a soundtrack in Marvel’s latest animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, marking another massive crossover moment for African music. Seeing an Afrobeats anthem in a Spider-Man project would have been…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr is kicking off 2025 with a brand-new single, All The Love, set for release on February 11. The track marks her first solo offering of the year and follows the success of her critically acclaimed 2024 album, The Year I Turned 21, which showcased her artistic evolution. Ayra Starr…
Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Rema Source: Africa Publicity The highly anticipated Trace Awards 2025 has unveiled its nominees, with Afrobeats sensations Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr topping the list. Rema leads the pack with six nominations, including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Male Artist. Burna Boy follows closely…
In a year marked by Afrobeats and Amapiano’s global takeover, African female artists have shone bright, breaking boundaries and pushing the envelope. Spotify Wrapped 2024 highlights the incredible achievements of Africa’s female music trailblazers. Making way for Africa’s current and future stars Artists, fans and creators have ensured that 2024 goes down as a…
Khalid and Ayra Starr Source: Africa Publicity American R&B sensation Khalid has released a brand-new single, “Make It Up To You”, featuring Nigerian music star Ayra Starr. The soulful duet showcases Khalid’s signature vocals and Ayra Starr’s captivating delivery, blending their unique styles in a hauntingly beautiful collaboration. The lyrics of “Make It Up To…
Ayra Starr Source: Africa Publicity Get ready for some exciting news! Ayra Starr is set to release her brand-new song, “Gimme Dat”, on December 3, 2024. This highly anticipated track is sure to thrill fans and further cement Ayra Starr’s status as a rising star in the music industry. Watch the trailer below
Ayra Starr, one of Africa’s rising Afrobeats sensations, delivered an electrifying performance in Sydney. AYRA STARR IN SYDNEY The singer performed her hit song Bloody Samaritan under unexpected rainfall. She turned the challenging weather into an unforgettable moment of resilience and showmanship. South African fans, along with her global audience, are now talking about this…
Grammy-nominated African music artist Ayra Starr will perform a special YouTube Live concert streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya. The event, produced in partnership with Raha Fest, will celebrate the release of her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21”, and will be available for fans worldwide to experience on her official YouTube channel. …
Fast-rising Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, has made history as the sole female artist to reach the Round of 16 in NotJustOk’s inaugural Afrobeats Rumble. The maiden edition of NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Rumble has reached its thrilling Round of 16 stage. It features the crème de la crème of Afrobeats artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and beyond….
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has disclosed her preference for Ghanaian jollof rice over Nigerian jollof. In a recent game of 21 questions on BET Amplified, the ‘Ngonzi Hitmaker shared her love for both dishes but highlighted the garnishing of Ghanaian jollof as the key factor that sets it…
Famous Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr and South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa, will be performing at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, CANEX WKND concert. This year’s edition of the CANEX WKND will be held from October 16 to 19 2024, in Algiers, Algeria. CANEX WKND is a premier event showcasing Africa’s creative and cultural industries. Other…
Renowned music producer LONDON (Thisizlondon), known for his groundbreaking work on hits like Ayra Starr’s smash hit, Bloody Samaritan, and the biggest Afrobeats record yet, Rema’s Calm Down (alongside Andre Vibez), has unveiled his latest offering, a brand new single, PINACOLADA. The track features a stellar collaboration with Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr and American…
