Ayra Starr’s breakthrough into the mainstream in 2019 has made her become one of the fastest-growing talents in the African music scene with her music winning millions of listeners globally.
In 2022, her smash hit single ‘Rush,’ featured on the deluxe edition of her debut album ’19 & Dangerous,’ achieved remarkable commercial success.
This single has now earned the prestigious Diamond certification in France from the SNEP, surpassing 500,000 units in sales. The official announcement was made via SNEP’s social media channels on September 11, 2023.
Notably, ‘Rush’ claimed the top spot on the TurnTable Top 100, Nigeria’s foremost aggregate chart.
Furthermore, it has garnered an impressive 240 million streams on Spotify, solidifying its status as one of the most streamed Afrobeats tracks on the platform. On YouTube, the song has amassed an impressive 232 million views.
Beyond Nigeria, ‘Rush’ has enjoyed international acclaim, securing placements on the charts in France and the UK Official Singles Chart, marking Ayra Starr as the first Nigerian female artist to achieve a solo entry on the latter.