Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is now the most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube.
This position was formally held by Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube, but Starr has surpassed it.
The Cotonou-born overtook Alade (805 million views) after accumulating 811 million views on the platform. Arya’s most-viewed video on the platform is her hit single ‘Rush,’ with over 395 million views.
Ayra Starr’s breakthrough came in 2021 with the release of her debut EP, Away, which quickly became a viral sensation, propelling her to national fame. Her subsequent releases, including “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush,” further solidified her position as a rising star.
Ayra Starr music is a fusion of Afropop, R&B, and soul. Her distinctive voice, combined with her confident and empowering lyrics, sets her apart from her contemporaries.
She seamlessly blends traditional Nigerian sounds with contemporary influences, creating a fresh and innovative sound that resonates with audiences both in Nigeria and internationally.
However, Yemi Alade retains her position as the female Nigerian artiste with the greatest number of subscribers on the platform with 2.41 million subscribers. Ayra Starr occupies the second position with 2.26 million subscribers.
