Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the global music scene. She gained fame with her self-titled EP in 2021, showcasing her unique blend of Afropop and R&B. With her recent historic win as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, she has solidified her status as a leading figure in African music.
Born on Jun 14, 2002 (24 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Tanzania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.30% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 196,729 | $63,000 | 207$ |
| Totals | 2 | 59,734,213 | 196,729 | $63,000 | 207$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Ayra Starr was nominated for the 2026 Best African Music Performance with her song Gimme Dat.
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Tanzania:
Ayra Starr is included among Africa's biggest music exports.
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United Kingdom:
Ayra Starr was nominated for the African Grammy but did not win.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr missed out in the African music category.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr's Gimme Dat was nominated but did not win at the 2026 Grammy awards.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr missed out on a trophy at the 2026 Grammy Awards despite multiple nominations.
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Kenya:
Ayra Starr is one of Africa’s greatest stars.
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Dominican Republic:
Ayra Starr urged the audience to ensure that everyone has access to energy, especially in Africa.
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Nigeria:
Liquorose listed some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Ayra Starr, as her top music choices to dance to.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr is the youngest among the top ten, having surpassed 1 billion views since starting her channel in January 2021.
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