CurrentReport Blog Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has officially become the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube, surpassing Yemi Alade with an impressive 811 million views. The 22-year-old singer, best known for her hit single Rush, reached this milestone, overtaking Alade’s 805 million views.
Rush has now amassed over 395 million views, making it the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian female artist on YouTube—a record previously held by Yemi Alade’s Johnny.
While Starr leads in total views, Yemi Alade still holds the title for the highest number of YouTube subscribers among Nigerian female artists, with 2.41 million subscribers. Ayra Starr follows closely with 2.26 million subscribers, further solidifying her rising influence in the Nigerian music scene.