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Ayra Starr’s “The Year I Turned 21” Hits 1 Billion YouTube Music Plays

Ayra Starr's sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, has surpassed 1 billion plays on YouTube Music, her second project to do so on the platform.

Ayra Starr, The Year I Turned 21

Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21”, has crossed 1 billion plays on YouTube Music. It is her second project to pass that mark on the platform.

The album has enjoyed considerable success since its release, adding to Ayra Starr’s standing as one of Afrobeats’ leading international voices.

The milestone adds another notable achievement to the singer’s career and reflects the album’s continued appeal among listeners worldwide.

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