Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first female Nigerian artist to amass 1 billion views on YouTube, surpassing Yemi Alade's previous record of 805 million views.

The 23-year-old Mavin Records signee's Grammy-nominated hit single 'Rush' significantly contributed to this milestone, garnering over 450 million views alone on the video streaming platform.

With this remarkable achievement, Ayra Starr joins an elite group of Nigerian male artists who have previously crossed the 1 billion views threshold on YouTube, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Flavour, CKay, Kizz Daniel, P-Square, Omah Lay, Fireboy, and Tekno.

This milestone comes at a time when Ayra Starr's career continues to flourish internationally. The singer was recently nominated for the 2025 BET Awards alongside fellow Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Rema, further cementing her status as one of Africa's fastest-rising music stars.

Since her breakthrough in 2021, Ayra Starr has consistently pushed boundaries in the Nigerian music industry. Her recent hints at potential collaborations with global stars Tems and Tyla suggest that her international appeal continues to grow, with reports also indicating her expanding presence in Hollywood.

The achievement underscores the growing global influence of Nigerian female artists on the international music scene and highlights YouTube's importance as a platform for measuring artist popularity and reach in the digital age.