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Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Passes 250 Million Spotify Streams

Ayra Starr's 'Starrgirl' has passed 250 million Spotify streams, her third album to reach that mark.

Ayra Starr's Starrgirl album

Ayra Starr’s album “Starrgirl” has passed 250 million streams on Spotify, a little over 27 days after its release.

The milestone makes “Starrgirl” her third project to reach that threshold on the platform. Her previous albums “19 & Dangerous” and “The Year I Turned 21” also crossed 250 million Spotify streams.

Since its debut, the record has sustained strong listener activity, extending its opening performance and adding to Ayra Starr’s standing among Africa’s most widely streamed pop artists.

Albums by Ayra Starr with more than 250 million Spotify streams:

  • “Starrgirl”
  • “19 & Dangerous”
  • “The Year I Turned 21”

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