Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has achieved another major milestone with her latest album, ‘Starrgirl,’ after the project reportedly became the album by a female African artiste with the most No. 1 entries on Apple Music in 2026.
According to the latest chart figures, ‘Starrgirl’ has reached No. 1 on Apple Music in 10 countries, setting a new record for a female African artiste this year.
The achievement places Ayra Starr ahead of South African singer Tyla, whose album ‘A*POP’ reportedly reached the top spot on Apple Music in six countries.
The latest milestone further highlights Ayra Starr’s growing influence in the global music market and the increasing international reach of Nigerian Afrobeats.
The Mavin Records artiste has continued to establish herself as one of Africa’s leading young music stars, with her music attracting audiences across Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom and other international markets.
The success of ‘Starrgirl’ on Apple Music comes alongside its performance on other major streaming platforms. The album has also made its debut on the Spotify UK chart, adding to the growing list of achievements recorded by the project since its release.
Ayra Starr’s latest accomplishment also reinforces the expanding global presence of African female artistes, who have increasingly gained recognition on major international streaming platforms.
With ‘Starrgirl’ topping Apple Music charts in 10 countries, the project has given Ayra Starr another significant achievement in her career and further strengthened her position among Africa’s most successful contemporary female artistes.
The feat is also expected to generate further attention for the album as fans continue to stream and support the project across different markets.
