THE 16-TRACK ALBUM BOASTS SUPERSTAR FEATURES FROM ZAYN, LEON THOMAS, WIZKID, REMA, KWN, DANNY OCEAN AND THEODORA
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“breakout star” – Variety
“Ayra Starr continues her rapid rise… setting the stage for the next phase of her international breakout” – Pitchfork
“responsible for expanding the world’s view of what music from Africa sounds“ – ELLE
“a formidable and industrious artist whose music resonates globally.” – GRAMMY.com
“undeniably one of the most magnetic pop stars around” – OkayAfrica
14 AUGUST 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, 2x GRAMMY-nominated, 3x MOBO Award-winning global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr released her new album Starrgirl. Listen HERE – out now via Mavin Records/Republic Records.
With Ayra’s hypnotic allure and magnetism, Starrgirl allows her audience to enter a new universe where she is the North Star. Across 16 tracks, the project delivers the perfect summer soundtrack, accompanied by star-studded collaborations including ZAYN, Leon Thomas, Wizkid and more blending Afrobeats, R&B and Pop.
The project is anchored by Ayra’s recent hit singles, “Where Do We Go” and “Tornado.” Ahead of the album, Ayra made her Tiny Desk debut during Black Music Month, where she delivered a standout performance and premiered “Tornado” live for the first time.
In April, she made her daytime television debut with a special guest appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she delivered a showstopping performance of “Where Do We Go.” “Where Do We Go” has earned over 1.3 billion streams worldwide since its debut, which was followed by an electric remix with superstar DJ and style icon Peggy Gou. Listen to the remix HERE.
Now with over 7 BILLION global streams, 1 BILLION YouTube views and a string of instantly-recognizable collaborations across different genres; it is clear Ayra Starr brings her culture with her wherever she goes – breaking barriers and creating ‘firsts’ for African artists.
Ayra Starr had an outstanding year in 2025, hitting many new milestones. Her hit single ‘Rush’ amassed over 500 million Spotify plays, with Ayra becoming the first African female artist to have two songs achieve this feat on the streaming platform. She notably earned her second GRAMMY nomination for “Best African Music Performance” for her hit single “Gimme Dat” featuring Wizkid at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, scooped two MOBO Awards and became the first female artist in 16 years to win Best African Music Act, and also picked up her first BET Award for Best International Act.
STARRGIRL TRACKLIST:
1. Dangerous
2. Amazing (feat. kwn)
3. Gimme Dat (feat. Wizkid)
4. Pressure (feat. Leon Thomas)
5. Tornado
6. Midnight in newyork
7. Hot Body
8. Ms Paper (feat. Theodora)
9. Dance
10. Where Do We Go
11. Who’s That Girl (feat. Rema)
12. Misunderstood
13. Letter to God
14. Heaven Baby (feat. ZAYN)
15. Treasure
16. Hot Body Remix (feat. Danny Ocean)
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ABOUT AYRA STARR:
2X GRAMMY®-nominated global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has quickly become one of this generation’s most undeniable new voices in music. Renowned for her anthemic Afrobeats tracks and unapologetic style, the Beninese-Nigerian artist has amassed critical acclaim from tastemaker press, a massive international following, over 7 billion global streams, and1 billion YouTube views.
Following the release of her defining debut album 19 & Dangerous, her position as Africa’s hottest rising star has seen Ayra Starr tapped for collaborations with some of music’s biggest names, including Wizkid, Stormzy, Rema, Coldplay, Tiwa Savage, and Leigh-Anne and co-signs from the likes of Rihanna.
The rising star gained major traction over the last few years but vaulted to the forefront of Afrobeats with 2022’s “Rush,” which gathered nearly 1 billion global streams and attracted R&B icon Kelly Rowland on a high-powered remix. Recognized as a growing phenomenon early on, Ayra notably picked up nominations at the Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards, MTV VMAs, and Soul Train Awards. She made history at the MOBO Awards as the first African woman to win Best International Act and the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act.
She earned her first GRAMMY® nomination for Best African Music Performance for “Rush,” cementing her as the first and youngest Nigerian female artist ever nominated in that category in 2024. Her momentum continued the next year with another GRAMMY® nomination for Best African Music Performance for her electrifying collaboration with Wizkid on “Gimme Dat.”
Ayra continued to make waves with smash hits “Hot Body,” “Who’s Dat Girl,” and “Where Do We Go” which she performed on The Jennifer Hudson show earlier this year.
Now entering a bold new era, Ayra Starr is releasing her highly anticipated new album Starrgirl this summer, featuring the new single “Where Do We Go,” released earlier this year which has already amassed over 10 million streams. This project marks another major evolution for the global star as she continues to push boundaries with her genre-blending sound, fearless storytelling, and magnetic presence.
A genre-breaking, generation-defining talent, Ayra Starr continues to bring Afrobeats to the forefront here in the U.S. and across the world redefining what it means to be a global superstar.
