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Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has achieved another major international milestone after her hit single, ‘Bloody Samaritan’, earned a silver certification in the United Kingdom.
The certification, awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), recognises the commercial success and sustained popularity of the song, which was released in 2021 as part of her critically acclaimed debut album, 19 & Dangerous, under Mavin Records.
The achievement further reinforces Ayra Starr’s growing influence in global music and highlights the increasing international appeal of Afrobeats.
With the latest recognition, the singer joins an elite group of Nigerian artists whose projects have received UK silver certifications.
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The list includes Burna Boy for African Giant, Twice As Tall and Love, Damini; Asake for Work of Art and Lonely At The Top; Wizkid for Made in Lagos; Davido for Timeless; Tems for Born in the Wild; Omah Lay for Boy Alone; and Rema for Rave & Roses.
Singer CKay also achieved the milestone with his global smash hit, ‘Love Nwantiti’, one of the most successful African songs on the international stage.
The certification marks another significant moment in Ayra Starr’s fast-rising career, underscoring her position among the leading voices driving Afrobeats’ continued expansion across global markets.
