Ayra Starr has made history by surpassing Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artist of all time on YouTube. At just 22 years old, Starr has accumulated an impressive 811 million views on the platform, overtaking Alade, who previously held the record with 805 million views.
One of the standout achievements in Starr’s rising career is her hit single “Rush,” which is her most-viewed video, boasting over 395 million views. This track has also set a new record as the most-viewed music video by a female Nigerian artist on YouTube, a title that was formerly held by Yemi Alade’s popular song “Johnny.”
Despite this milestone for Starr, Yemi Alade continues to hold the title for the female Nigerian artist with the most subscribers on YouTube, currently boasting 2.41 million subscribers. Ayra Starr follows closely behind in second place, with 2.26 million subscribers to her channel, highlighting the competitive nature of the Nigerian music scene.