Nigerian Entertainment News: Ayra Starr Breaks Ground as First Nigerian Female Artist on Billboard 200
Ayra Starr, a gifted vocalist, has reached a notable milestone in the music industry
She has become the first Nigerian female artist to feature on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.
This extraordinary accomplishment was achieved through the success of her sophomore studio album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, which debuted at an impressive number 195 on the chart on Monday.
Ayra Starr’s success cements her role as a pioneer in the Nigerian music scene, creating a path for future generations of female artists to follow.
Her album not only made history on the U.S. Billboard chart but also debuted at No. 80 on the UK Official Album chart and No. 72 on the French Album chart.
Billboard charts tweeted…
“Debuts on this week’s #Billboard200:
No. 2, @ATEEZofficial Golden Hour : Part.1 (EP)
No. 5, @ShaboozeysJeans Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going
No. 17, @themarias Submarine
No. 102, @crowdermusic The Exile
No. 169, @carinleonofi Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
No. 195, @ayrastarr The Year I Turned 21″
Although, Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” remains the highest-charting Nigerian album in the US, reaching No. 14. “Love, Damini” is also the first Nigerian album to reach No. 1 on the UK album chart.
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