Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ debuts at No. 4 on Billboard World Albums

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has made a significant impact on the international music scene with her latest album, 'Starrgirl.' The album debuted at number 4 on the prestigious Billboard World Albums chart for the week of August 29, 2026, just two weeks after its release. 'Starrgirl' entered the chart behind three popular K-pop boy groups, with Stray Kids holding the top spot, followed by CORTIS and ATEEZ. South African artist Tyla's album 'APOP*' secured the fifth position. Released on August 14 by Mavin Records and Republic Records, 'Starrgirl' is Ayra Starr's third studio album, following '19 & Dangerous' (2021) and 'The Year I Turned 21' (2024). The 16-track project boasts collaborations with a diverse range of international and Nigerian artists, including Wizkid, Rema, Zayn, Leon Thomas, kwn, Danny Ocean, and Theodora. The album's success is not limited to the Billboard World Albums chart. It has also garnered strong performances across various other charts and streaming platforms. 'Starrgirl' peaked at number 8 on the UK R&B Albums chart and reached number 27 on the UK Album Downloads chart. In France, it charted at number 100 on the SNEP Albums chart. Domestically in Nigeria, the album topped the Spotify album chart and achieved multiple number 1 positions on Apple Music in several countries.