Ayra Starr Albums, Top Songs, Chart Toppers and Latest Releases

Ayra Starr has 2 studio albums, a self titled EP, and a 3rd album called Starr Girl scheduled for August 2026. Her chart toppers include “Commas” at UK Afrobeats #1 for 5 weeks, “Rush” at UK Afrobeats #1 for 2 weeks, and “Who’s Dat Girl” ft. Rema at UK Afrobeats #1. She is a Nigerian Afrobeats and R&B singer born in Cotonou, Benin, signed to Mavin Records and Roc Nation. She earned a Grammy nomination for “Rush” and became the first female solo artist to reach #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 chart with “Bloody Samaritan.”

Who is Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe on June 14, 2002, in Cotonou, Benin, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to Mavin Records and Roc Nation. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, in a musical family. Her older brother Dami, professionally known as Milar, co writes most of her biggest songs. Her father passed away in 2018. That loss shaped the emotional depth behind much of her early music.

Don Jazzy found her after she posted original songs on Instagram in late 2020. He signed her to Mavin Records, and she released her self titled debut EP within weeks. She broke through nationally with “Bloody Samaritan” from her debut album, becoming the first female solo artist in history to reach #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 Chart. She then went global with “Rush,” which earned her Nigeria’s first ever Grammy nomination in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category. In July 2025, she signed a management deal with Roc Nation, taking her international career to a new level.

Detail	Information
Full Name	Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe
Born	June 14, 2002, Cotonou, Benin
Raised	Lagos, Nigeria
Genres	Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, Alté, Afrosoul
Labels	Mavin Records, Roc Nation (management), Republic Records
Studio Albums	2 (3rd album Starr Girl, August 2026)
Grammy Nomination	Best African Music Performance for “Rush”
Historic Record	First female solo artist to reach #1 on Nigeria TurnTable Top 50
YouTube Record	First African female under 30 with 100M views on a solo video
UK Singles Record	First Nigerian female solo artist to chart on the UK Official Singles Chart
Found By	Don Jazzy (Mavin Records, via Instagram)
Key Collaborator (writing)	Brother Dami Aderibigbe (Milar)

Ayra Starr Chart Toppers and UK Chart History

Ayra Starr holds 3 songs that reached #1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, more than any other Nigerian female artist of her generation. Her chart run spans Nigeria, the UK, France, Sweden, Ireland, Canada, and the US. These are her verified chart positions from the UK Official Charts Company and Nigeria TurnTable.

Song	Feat.	UK Afrobeats Peak	UK Weeks	Nigeria Peak	Other Charts
“Rush”	Solo	#1 (2 weeks)	19 weeks	#1	UK Singles #24, France #5, Sweden #1, Ireland #17
“Commas”	Solo	#1 (5 weeks)	13 weeks	#2	France #5, 100M+ streams in 2 months
“Who’s Dat Girl”	Rema	#1 (1 week)	13 weeks	#2	US Afrobeats #3, US World Digital Sales #9
“Hot Body”	Solo	#2	13 weeks	Top 10	Preceded “Who’s Dat Girl” in release
“Gimme Dat”	Wizkid	#4	13 weeks	Top 10	Samples Mary J. Blige
“Where Do We Go”	Solo	#3	7 weeks	Charting	Lead single for Starr Girl album
“All the Love”	Solo	#6	13 weeks	Top 20	First single of her Starr Girl era
“Bloody Samaritan”	Solo (or remix ft. Kelly Rowland)	Top 40	Active	#1 Nigeria	2x Platinum TCSN, Sweden #34, Sweden Airplay top 20

“Commas” spent 5 consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Afrobeats Chart and crossed 100 million streams in just 2 months of release. “Rush” remains her longest charting UK Afrobeats single at 19 weeks total. Both “Who’s Dat Girl” ft. Rema and “Gimme Dat” ft. Wizkid charted in the UK Afrobeats top 5 in the same period, showing Ayra’s ability to sustain multiple active chart singles at once. To understand the genre story her music sits inside, see the full breakdown of Afrobeats vs Afrobeat on Tubidy Africa.

Ayra Starr Top Songs of All Time

These are her 10 biggest songs ranked by chart data, streaming numbers, and fan reception across Nigeria, the UK, and global platforms.

1. “Santa” ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro from The Year I Turned 21: Her most streamed song at over 907 million Spotify plays, a dancehall and Latin Afrobeats crossover.
2. “Rush” from 19 & Dangerous (Deluxe): UK Afrobeats #1 for 2 weeks, UK Singles #24, Grammy nominated, over 566 million Spotify streams.
3. “Bloody Samaritan” from 19 & Dangerous: Nigeria TurnTable #1, the first female solo #1 in that chart’s history, premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra, certified 2x Platinum.
4. “Commas” from The Year I Turned 21: UK Afrobeats #1 for 5 weeks, 100 million streams in 2 months, TCSN 2x Platinum certified.
5. “Who’s Dat Girl” ft. Rema (Single): UK Afrobeats #1, US Afrobeats #3, music video reached 1 million YouTube views in 8 hours.
6. “Away” from the Ayra Starr EP: Nigeria TurnTable #4, her debut breakthrough that confirmed her star power before any full album arrived.
7. “Sability” (Single): Nigeria TurnTable #1, a hit that proved her sound could evolve past her debut era without losing her audience.
8. “Hot Body” (Single): UK Afrobeats #2, 13 weeks charted, her most assertive solo single heading into the Starr Girl album.
9. “Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon from The Year I Turned 21: Headies Award winner, her most emotionally precise R&B performance alongside a Grammy winning US artist.
10. “Woman Commando” ft. Anitta and Coco Jones from The Year I Turned 21: A 3 way global anthem fusing Afrobeats, Latin pop, and R&B across 3 continents.

All Ayra Starr Albums Ranked and Broken Down

Ayra Starr’s 2 studio albums each represent a distinct phase of her career: raw emerging talent on the first, and a confident global artist on the second. Her 3rd album Starr Girl arrives in August 2026. Here is every project with verified chart data, tracklists, and what makes each one matter.

1. The Year I Turned 21 (2nd Studio Album, Mavin Records, 2024)

The Year I Turned 21 is Ayra Starr’s most commercially and critically successful album, debuting at #1 in Nigeria and peaking at #4 on the US Billboard World Albums Chart. Released via Mavin Records on May 31, 2024, the 14 track album reached #80 on the UK Albums Chart and #72 in France. Billboard praised it in a full review. NME called it “pristine, freeing and muscular.” AllMusic noted its “smart balance between serious, introspective ballads and dance tracks.”

The album blends Afrobeats, R&B, and hip hop and features collaborators from 5 different countries: Asake (Nigeria), Giveon (US), Coco Jones (US), Anitta (Brazil), Rauw Alejandro (Puerto Rico), and Seyi Vibez (Nigeria). She opens the album rapping on “Birds Sing of Money,” which begins with her oriki, an ancestral Yoruba praise poem. “Commas” spent 5 weeks at UK Afrobeats #1 and crossed 100 million streams in 2 months. “Santa” ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro became her most streamed song at over 907 million Spotify plays.

Full Tracklist: The Year I Turned 21

1. Birds Sing of Money
2. 21
3. Commas
4. Woman Commando ft. Anitta and Coco Jones
5. Rhythm and Blues
6. 1942 ft. Milar
7. Last Heartbreak Song ft. Giveon
8. Jazzy’s Song
9. The Kids Are Alright
10. Goodbye (Warm Up) ft. Asake
11. Control
12. Santa ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro
13. Bad Vibes ft. Seyi Vibez
14. Lagos Love Story

Best Songs from The Year I Turned 21

• “Commas”: UK Afrobeats #1 for 5 weeks, 100M+ streams in 2 months, TCSN 2x Platinum
• “Santa” ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro: 907M+ Spotify streams, her most played song globally
• “Birds Sing of Money”: Opening track, Ayra raps over her Yoruba oriki, album’s boldest statement
• “Woman Commando” ft. Anitta and Coco Jones: 3 way global crossover fusing Afrobeats, Latin pop, and R&B
• “Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon: Headies Award winner, her deepest R&B vocal performance
• “Goodbye (Warm Up)” ft. Asake: Jazz inspired Afropop farewell to an ex, free flowing cadence, one of the standout album moments

2. 19 and Dangerous (Debut Studio Album, Mavin Records, 2021)

19 and Dangerous is Ayra Starr’s debut studio album, released August 6, 2021, via Mavin Records and Platoon, and it launched her from a new signing into Nigeria’s biggest female Afrobeats act. The 16 track concept album follows a Gen Z girl transitioning into early adulthood with growing confidence and sentimentality. It blends Afropop, R&B, trap, and alté. She co wrote almost every track with her brother Dami. The deluxe edition released in October 2022 added “Rush,” which changed the trajectory of her career completely.

“Bloody Samaritan” became the first female solo #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50, debuting on BBC Radio 1Xtra before release. The deluxe’s “Rush” peaked at UK Afrobeats #1 and UK Singles #24, earned a Grammy nomination, and made Ayra the first Nigerian female solo artist to chart on the UK Official Singles Chart. See how “Rush” and her rise sit inside the wider story of Africa’s top 50 famous music artists on Tubidy Africa.

Best Songs from 19 and Dangerous

• “Bloody Samaritan”: Nigeria TurnTable #1, first female solo #1 in chart history, 2x Platinum TCSN, BBC Radio 1Xtra premiere
• “Rush”: UK Afrobeats #1 (2 weeks), UK Singles #24, Sweden #1, Grammy nominated, 566M+ Spotify streams
• “Away”: Nigeria TurnTable #4, debut breakthrough single, certified Silver TCSN
• “Beggie Beggie” ft. CKay: Afropop and R&B collab with CKay, one of the album’s most beloved fan tracks
• “Fashion Killa”: Nigeria TurnTable #18, Silver TCSN certified, confident opener setting the album’s tone

Ayra Starr EP (Self Titled Debut, Mavin Records, 2021)

The self titled Ayra Starr EP is her 5 track debut project, released January 22, 2021, and it reached #1 on Nigerian iTunes and Apple Music almost immediately. “Away” spent 2 consecutive weeks at #4 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 Chart and peaked at #17 on the US Billboard Top Triller Global Chart. The EP introduced her Afrosoul sound, drawing from Yoruba and Beninese music alongside influences like 2Face and Wande Coal. Her brother Dami co wrote most of the tracks, including the standout “Away” and “Sare.” This EP proved to the Afrobeats industry that Don Jazzy had found a generational talent.

EP Tracks

• “Away”: Nigeria TurnTable #4, US Billboard Top Triller Global #17, the song that started everything
• “Sare”: Afrosoul record co written with Dami, deeply rooted in Nigerian and Beninese sound
• “DITR”: An intimate, raw record showing her emotional range before any album pressure arrived
• “Ija”: Yoruba influenced Afropop showing her bilingual songwriting confidence from day one

Ayra Starr Latest Releases

Ayra Starr’s most recent studio album is The Year I Turned 21, and her 3rd album Starr Girl is scheduled for August 14, 2026 via Mavin Records. She has released 5 lead singles in the Starr Girl era, each one charting on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.

Starr Girl (Upcoming 3rd Studio Album)

Starr Girl is Ayra Starr’s upcoming 3rd studio album, scheduled for August 14, 2026, via Mavin Records. She announced it on The Jennifer Hudson Show, saying: “My album Starr Girl drops in July. I’m so proud of this body of work. I put everything into it.” The album shifts to a freer creative approach after she told the Evening Standard she was moving away from being “obsessed with being an album artist.” It will feature Afrobeats, R&B, alternative R&B, and dancehall, and includes singles “Gimme Dat” ft. Wizkid, “Hot Body,” “Who’s Dat Girl” ft. Rema, and “Where Do We Go.”

Recent Singles in the Starr Girl Era

Single	Featured Artist	UK Afrobeats Peak	UK Weeks	Key Fact
“Where Do We Go”	Solo	#3	7 weeks	Lead Starr Girl single, Afropop and electronic fusion
“Who’s Dat Girl”	Rema	#1	13 weeks	1M YouTube views in 8 hours, first Nigerian female artist to do so
“Hot Body”	Solo	#2	13 weeks	Her most assertive solo statement in the Starr Girl era
“Gimme Dat”	Wizkid	#4	13 weeks	Samples Mary J. Blige, first major Wizkid and Ayra collab
“All the Love”	Solo	#6	13 weeks	First single of the Starr Girl era, released February 2025

“Who’s Dat Girl” ft. Rema (UK Afrobeats #1)

“Who’s Dat Girl” peaked at #1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart and reached #3 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. The song blends dancehall, Afrodance, and R&B, and marks Ayra’s 3rd collaboration with Rema. The music video hit 1 million YouTube views in just 8 hours, making Ayra the first Nigerian female artist in history to achieve that milestone. Nigeria certified it Platinum (TCSN). Rolling Stone featured it among the essential songs of that release week.

“Where Do We Go” (Lead Starr Girl Single)

“Where Do We Go” peaked at #3 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart and was released via Mavin Records and Republic Records on March 6, 2026. The Afropop and electronic track features crisp snaps, claps, and a deep bassline. Lyrically, it depicts a hidden romantic relationship where Ayra is uncertain of the direction. It was released during Women’s History Month and became her first official 2026 solo single, setting the tone for the Starr Girl album.

Ayra Starr Best Collaborations

Her collaborations span 5 continents and bring together Afrobeats, R&B, Latin pop, dancehall, jazz, and hip hop in records that consistently chart. She chooses features based on sonic fit and emotional match, not just commercial profile.

International Features

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  “Santa” ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro from The Year I Turned 21
  
  Her biggest streaming hit at 907M+ Spotify plays. Rvssian brings Caribbean production. Rauw Alejandro brings Puerto Rican pop star energy. The 3 way record became a global Afrobeats and Latin crossover.
  
• “Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon from The Year I Turned 21
  
  Giveon’s Grammy winning US R&B profile meets Ayra’s rich, deep vocal tone in her most emotionally mature collaboration. It won a Headies Award and showed her range beyond Afropop.
  
• “Woman Commando” ft. Anitta and Coco Jones from The Year I Turned 21
  
  A 3 way female empowerment anthem fusing Afrobeats, Latin pop, and contemporary R&B. Anitta brought Brazil and Latin America. Coco Jones brought US R&B credibility. Ayra held the record together.
• 
  “Bloody Samaritan” remix ft. Kelly Rowland
  
  Kelly Rowland added global R&B credibility to Ayra’s debut era smash. The remix pushed “Bloody Samaritan” further into international markets beyond Nigeria.
  

Nigerian Collaborations

• “Gimme Dat” with Wizkid (Starr Girl single)
  The first official lead collab between Ayra and Wizkid, sampling Mary J. Blige and reaching UK Afrobeats #4. It connected 2 of Nigeria’s biggest streaming acts in one record. See the full story behind Wizkid in the Davido vs Wizkid comparison on Tubidy Africa.
  
• “Who’s Dat Girl” with Rema (Starr Girl single)
  UK Afrobeats #1, 1M YouTube views in 8 hours. Rema brings dancehall and Afrodance energy. Ayra leads with vocal confidence and self assured lyrics. Their 3rd collaboration together.
  
• “Goodbye (Warm Up)” with Asake from The Year I Turned 21
  A jazz inspired Afropop record where Asake’s alté Fuji production style meets Ayra’s free flowing vocals. NME highlighted it as one of the album’s standout moments.
  
• “Stamina” with Tiwa Savage and Young Jonn (Single single)
  A 3 way Nigerian pop record that placed all 3 artists on the same track across different generations. Tiwa Savage has publicly stated Ayra is a direct extension of the standard she helped set for Nigerian female artists.
  

Ayra Starr Songs by Mood

Pick a song based on what you need right now. Every entry is a genuine mood match, not a generic recommendation.

Mood	Song	Why It Fits
Party and Dance Floor	“Commas”	UK Afrobeats #1 for 5 weeks, 100M+ streams, pure crowd energy and confidence
Empowerment and Self Worth	“Bloody Samaritan”	Nigeria’s first female solo #1, unapologetic lyrics, instant energy
Global Vibes and Road Trip	“Santa” ft. Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro	907M+ streams, Afrobeats and Latin crossover, works anywhere in the world
Heartbreak and Emotion	“Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon	Layered R&B ballad, Headies Award winner, emotionally raw and precise
Late Night R&B	“Away”	Smooth debut breakout, Nigeria TurnTable #4, intimate and personal from day one
Confidence and Self Assurance	“Hot Body”	UK Afrobeats #2, bold solo statement, her most assertive Starr Girl era single
Young Love and Attraction	“Gimme Dat” ft. Wizkid	UK Afrobeats #4, breezy and flirtatious, Mary J. Blige sample underneath
Female Empowerment Anthem	“Woman Commando” ft. Anitta and Coco Jones	3 way global anthem, Afrobeats meets Latin pop and US R&B in one record
Nostalgia and Throwback	“Beggie Beggie” ft. CKay	Early debut era energy, co written with brother Dami, beloved fan track from day one

Ayra Starr Awards and Career Milestones

Ayra Starr earned Nigeria’s first ever Grammy nomination in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category for “Rush.” She won a Headies Award for “Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon. She received a Best Newcomer nomination at the 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards. She was featured on the FIFA Sound Official World Cup 2026 Album alongside Peggy Gou, showing her global reach beyond music charts.

Ayra Starr set 5 firsts in her career to date:

• First female solo artist to reach #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 Chart (with “Bloody Samaritan”)
• First Nigerian female solo artist to chart on the UK Official Singles Chart (with “Rush”)
• First African female under 30 to hit 100 million views on a single YouTube video (with “Rush”)
• First Nigerian female artist to hit 1 million YouTube views in 8 hours (with “Who’s Dat Girl”)
• First Nigerian artist Grammy nominated in Best African Music Performance (with “Rush”)

She signed with Roc Nation for management in July 2025, joining Jay-Z’s global artist management company alongside some of the world’s biggest names. Her label Mavin Records was partially acquired by Universal Music Group in 2024, connecting Ayra directly to the world’s largest music company. She stands among the top successful African female artists of her generation alongside Tiwa Savage and Tems. See the wider pool of best new African artists she is part of on Tubidy Africa.

Ayra Starr Complete Discography

Project	Year	Type	Label	Tracks	Sound
Ayra Starr	2021	EP	Mavin Records	5	Afrosoul, R&B, Afropop
19 and Dangerous	2021	Studio Album	Mavin / Platoon	16 (Deluxe)	Afropop, R&B, Trap, Alté
The Year I Turned 21	2024	Studio Album	Mavin Records	14	Afrobeats, R&B, Hip Hop
Starr Girl	2026	Studio Album (upcoming)	Mavin / Roc Nation / Republic	TBA	Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall

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