Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has added another international milestone to her growing career after her latest album, ‘Starrgirl,’ debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
The 24-year-old singer’s third studio album ranked ahead of Tyla’s ‘APop’*, which opened at No. 5 on the latest chart.
The top three positions were occupied by Stray Kids’ ‘This & That,’ Cortis’ ‘GreenGreen’ and Ateez’s ‘Golden Hour: Part 5.’
Ayra Starr released the 16-track album on August 14 through Mavin Records and Republic Records, describing the project as a deeply personal body of work.
In announcing the album, the singer reflected on the different stages of her life and growth that influenced its creation.
“I’m so proud of the woman I’ve allowed myself to become through the making of this album.”
Wizkid, Rema Featured on ‘Starrgirl’
‘Starrgirl’ brings together Ayra Starr with several major names from Nigeria and the international music scene.
The album features collaborations with Wizkid and Rema, alongside international artists including ZAYN, Leon Thomas, kwn, Theodora and Danny Ocean.
The project also includes her previously released singles ‘Where Do We Go’ and ‘Who’s Dat Girl.’ Ayra Starr previously revealed that the latter was inspired by an unhealthy relationship she experienced in the past.
The album follows her earlier projects, including her 2021 debut ‘19 & Dangerous’ and ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ released in 2024.
Ayra Starr’s Global Rise
Born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr gained wider international attention following the success of her 2021 hit ‘Bloody Samaritan.’
Since then, she has grown into one of Nigeria’s prominent young music stars, earning several awards and nominations while building a strong international audience.
Her latest Billboard achievement further highlights the growing global reach of her music.
In November last year, the singer also announced that she was relocating to New York City.
Source: Billboard / Mavin Records.
