Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured her spot in music history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to feature on the esteemed U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart.
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Her notable accomplishment was facilitated by the success of her second studio album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, which notably debuted on the chart at number 195 on Monday, June 10.
This achievement cements Ayra Starr’s position as a pioneer in the Nigerian music scene, laying the groundwork for future generations of female artists to emulate her success.

In a recent tweet on X (Twitter), Billboard charts shared:
“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
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No. 17, @themarias Submarine
No. 102, @crowdermusic The Exile
No. 169, @carinleonofi Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
No. 195, @ayrastarr The Year I Turned 21″
See the post below
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…— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) June 10, 2024


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