Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has set a new record, surpassing Yemi Alade to become the most-viewed Nigerian female artist on YouTube. The 22-year-old artist has amassed a remarkable 811 million views on the platform, overtaking Alade’s 805 million views.
Starr’s meteoric rise on YouTube is largely fueled by her hit single *Rush*, which has gathered over 395 million views, making it the most-viewed music video by a female Nigerian artist. This record was previously held by Yemi Alade’s popular song *Johnny*.
Despite this milestone, Yemi Alade still leads in subscriber count among Nigerian female artists on YouTube, with 2.41 million subscribers. Ayra Starr follows closely behind with 2.26 million subscribers, highlighting her growing influence and popularity on the platform.
