Ayra Starr Makes Billboard History with Debut Album Entry

In a groundbreaking achievement for the Grammy-nominated artist, Ayra Starr’s debut album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ entered the prestigious Billboard 200 chart at No. 195, propelled by the sale of 8K units in its inaugural week.

This landmark makes Ayra Starr the first Nigerian artist to secure a debut album placement on this renowned chart, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

Released on May 30, 2024, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ has garnered widespread acclaim for its seamless fusion of diverse musical genres and compelling compositions, cementing Ayra Starr’s reputation as a rising star in the global music landscape.

The album’s exceptional performance extends beyond Billboard, with Ayra Starr setting new records on Spotify. Notably, she achieved the highest opening day Nigerian streams for an album by a Nigerian artist, amassing an impressive 1.2 million streams. Additionally, Ayra Starr captured the title for the highest opening day global Spotify streams by a Nigerian female artist, accumulating an astounding 6.3 million streams worldwide.

Since her breakthrough in the Nigerian music scene, Ayra Starr has achieved remarkable success, earning numerous accolades and pioneering achievements. Her chart-topping single ‘Rush’ stands as the most-watched music video by a Nigerian female artist and holds the distinction of being the only song by a Nigerian female artist certified diamond in France.

Ayra Starr’s ascent to prominence underscores her undeniable talent and groundbreaking contributions to the music industry, solidifying her status as a trailblazer and inspiration for aspiring artists worldwide.