Afrobeat star Ayra Starr has become the first Nigerian female singer to hit one billion views on YouTube.
Ayra Starr announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram page on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The landmark achievement is largely propelled by her hit single “Rush,” which alone has garnered over 458 million views.
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The new feat has made the ‘Sability’ crooner join Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Davido, and Omah Lay as Nigerian artistes who have surpassed a billion views on YouTube.
Other artistes who have also hit the one billion YouTube milestone include Kizz Daniel, Tekno, P-Square, Flavour, and Fireboy.
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