Key Points:
- Ayra Starr hits 5 million followers on Spotify, first for any African female artist
- She has over 2.7 billion streams on the platform so far
- “Santa” and “Rush” are her most played tracks on Spotify
Ayra Starr Breaks Spotify Record With 5 Million Followers
Ayra Starr has made history on global music streaming platform Spotify.
The Nigerian singer just crossed 5 million followers, making her the first African female artist to reach that number.

This big win places her on a whole new level, not just in Nigeria, but across Africa.
Her Streams Keep Climbing
Even though she leads in followers, Ayra Starr still comes behind fellow Nigerian star Tems in total streams.
So far, Ayra has gathered 2.7 billion streams across all her songs and features.
Tems, on the other hand, holds 3.8 billion streams, making her the most streamed African female artist on Spotify.
“Santa” And “Rush” Lead The Way
Ayra’s fans have shown massive love to her songs, especially “Santa”.
“Santa” now sits at over 707 million streams, making it her most streamed song ever.
Meanwhile, her hit single “Rush” follows closely behind with over 474 million plays.
These songs, along with her catchy style and growing fanbase, show why she keeps rising.
A Win For African Music
Ayra Starr’s new record is a big deal for the African music industry.
Her success proves that African female artists are gaining more attention on the world stage.

With her growing reach and bold style, Ayra Starr continues to break limits.
As more fans join her Spotify page, it’s clear she’s just getting started.





