Ayra Starr makes history as the first Nigerian female artist on the Billboard 200
Gifted singer Ayra Starr has etched her name in music history as the first Nigerian female artist to appear on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.
This significant accomplishment was achieved through the success of her second studio album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ which debuted at number 195 on Monday.
This milestone cements Ayra Starr’s reputation as a trailblazer in the Nigerian music scene, paving the way for future generations of female artists to follow her lead.
Billboard Charts tweeted …
“Debuts on this week’s #Billboard200:
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.
The singer achieved the feat with her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which debuted at No. 195 on Monday.
“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″
Ayra Starr’s album “The Year I Turned 21” has made history in various ways. It is the first album by a female Nigerian artist to enter the UK Official Album chart, debuting at No. 80.
Additionally, it also debuted at No. 72 on the French Album chart.
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.
