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Ayra Starr Makes RIAA Latin Diamond History

Esther Korantemaa Offeiby Esther Korantemaa Offei
July 19, 2025
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Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as the first African artist to receive a Latin Diamond certification in the United States.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the honor to her 2023 collaboration ‘Santa’ with Jamaican producer Rvssian and Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro, recognizing over 35 million streams in the U.S. alone.

The track, blending Afrobeat rhythms with reggaeton influences, underscores the growing global resonance of cross-cultural musical partnerships.

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This achievement places Starr alongside compatriot Rema, whose 2022 collaboration ‘Bubalu’ with Spanish duo DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz holds a Latin Platinum certification, as the only African artists to secure RIAA Latin accolades.

Ayra Starr’s historic certification reflects the accelerating international demand for African artists in genres beyond their regional roots, while highlighting the RIAA’s evolving recognition of multicultural streaming trends.

Beyond its success in the U.S., ‘Santa’ has dominated charts across Latin America and Europe. It achieved multi-Platinum status in Mexico and Spain, where it topped the national singles chart.

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The song also peaked at No. 2 in Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America, cementing its appeal in Spanish-speaking markets. Industry analysts note the track’s success aligns with a surge in Afrobeats-Latin fusions, driven by streaming platforms and younger audiences embracing genre-blurring sounds.

Ayra Starr, 21, rose to prominence in 2021 with her self-titled debut EP, which blended soulful vocals with Yoruba lyricism.

Ayra Starr Makes RIAA Latin Diamond History
Ayra Starr

Her collaboration with Rauw Alejandro—a key figure in reggaeton’s global expansion—signals a strategic bridge between Afrobeats and Latin pop, two of the world’s fastest-growing music genres.

Meanwhile, Rema’s ‘Bubalu’ has amassed over 600 million Spotify streams, underscoring the commercial viability of such cross-continental partnerships.

The RIAA’s Latin Diamond certification, introduced in 2020, requires a track to surpass 30 million U.S. streams, with Latin eligibility determined by language, genre, or cultural resonance.

Ayra Starr’s recognition follows recent RIAA reforms aimed at better accounting for streaming’s dominance in music consumption, particularly for international acts.

As African artists increasingly collaborate with Latin and global counterparts, this milestone marks a pivotal shift in how streaming success translates to institutional recognition.

With Afrobeats now accounting for 2.1 billion global streams per month, according to Spotify data, Starr’s achievement amplifies calls for mainstream award shows and certification bodies to further adapt their criteria to reflect a borderless listenership.

For now, the Nigerian star’s Latin Diamond plaque stands as a testament to music’s power to transcend geographic and linguistic divides.

Ayra Starr Shares Emotional Moment

Ayra Starr Shares Emotional Moment
Ayra Starr and Rihanna

The award-winning singer opened up about her thrilling encounter with her idol, global superstar Rihanna.

The Mavin Records sensation revealed that meeting Rihanna left a lasting impression on her.

Describing the music icon as an amazing person and role model, the ‘Rush’ hitmaker said she was overjoyed to learn that Rihanna is a fan of her music.

“I’m my favourite artist’s favorite artist,” she said with excitement, adding that the moment was both humbling and surreal.

Ayra praised Rihanna’s personality and artistry, calling her “an amazing artist, woman, and person in general.”

She also confessed to feeling nervous in Rihanna’s presence, often making jokes to ease her anxiety.

“She [Rihanna] is such an amazing person. To be honest, it [meeting her] still feels like a dream. I love her so much. People always say, ‘never meet your idols’, but I’m so glad I met mine because she’s just an amazing person. And the fact that she loves my music, I’m my favourite artist’s favourite artist.

“She’s somebody to look up to. I know I chose a great role model, and being able to be around her, I usually don’t know what to do with myself. When I get nervous around her, I try to make unnecessary jokes.”

Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr said she’s looking forward to collaborating with Rihanna in the future.

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