Ayra Starr is taking her fans on an emotional journey with the release of a mesmerizing performance video for her song “21” from her latest album, “The Year I Turned 21.” The video beautifully captures Ayra’s path to self-discovery and growth. “The first demo of “21” was a 21st birthday gift from a friend. Writing it, I was kind of stuck because I didn’t really know how to write about myself,” Ayra confesses. This track marks her first dive into writing deeply personal lyrics.
And the good news keeps rolling in! Ayra’s album, “The Year I Turned 21,” is making waves, breaking records as the biggest first-day debut by a female artist in Nigerian music on Spotify, with a whopping 6.3 million streams. Dropped on May 31, 2024, it features 14 tracks, including bangers like “Commas,” and collabs with Coco Jones and Giveon. Each song on the album explores themes of fame, love, and growing up, all wrapped in Ayra’s signature Afrobeat sound.
Get ready to immerse yourself in Ayra’s world — her story and sound are bound to sweep you away! 🌟🎉