Nigerian music sensation Oxlade made a global impact with his 2022 hit single “Kulosa”. The track quickly went viral and catapulted him to international stardom. Two years after its release, “Kulosa” has officially been certified gold in the United States, having achieved 500,000 units in sales.

The track, one of the most successful performances ever on Colors Studio, enjoyed commercial success. It amassed over 400 million streams on Spotify and racked up over 187 million views across two music videos on YouTube.

“Kulosa” particularly resonated in the United States. It spent several months on the Billboard Afrobeats Chart, peaking at No. 5.

This certification marks a significant milestone for Oxlade. This is because “Kulosa” became his first song to receive an RIAA plaque. The track has also earned certifications in several countries. These countries include France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland.

“Kulosa” is one of the standout tracks from Oxlade’s debut album, “Oxlade From Africa”, which features collaborations with Nigerian music heavyweights Wande Coal and Flavour, Ugandan musician and politician Bobi Wine, Congolese star Fally Ipupa, and Jamaican artist Popcaan.

Initially, Oxlade has secured his place among RIAA-certified Nigerian artists. Additionally, this achievement aligns him with other successful Afrobeats musicians. Meanwhile, CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” continues to dominate with its impressive 7X platinum status.

Furthermore, this hit single steadily advances toward becoming Afrobeats’ first Diamond-certified track. Consequently, Oxlade’s certification contributes to the growing global recognition of Nigerian music.

Finally, his success reinforces the significant impact Afrobeats artists are making in the international music industry.

Ayra Starr burst onto the music scene in 2019 with her debut EP. She has quickly risen to become a Nigerian music powerhouse. The Grammy nominee just achieved a massive milestone. She has now surpassed 2 billion Spotify streams as of October 10, 2024.

Her recent album “The Year I Turned 21” fuels this success. The album alone has generated over 500 million Spotify streams. Two of her songs have broken the 400 million stream mark. “Santa,” a collaboration with Rvssian, leads with 455 million streams. Her own hit “Rush” follows closely at 409 million streams.

She is featured in Libianca’s “People” alongside Omah Lay. This track has reached 106 million streams. Her song “Bloody Samaritan” adds another 82 million to her total.

Ayra joins an elite group of Nigerian streaming giants, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, CKay, Tems, and Davido. Each has crossed the 2 billion Spotify streams threshold.

2024 keeps getting better for the 22-year-old star. The MTV EMAs have nominated her in four categories. She competes for Best New Artist, Best African Act, Best Afrobeats Act, and Best Push.

Ayra hasn’t stopped there. She hints at releasing a deluxe version of her sophomore album. The original version already enjoys strong commercial success. She continues to push boundaries and expand her musical reach.

This rising star shows no signs of slowing down. She transforms streaming numbers into career-defining moments. Her journey from a debut EP to billions of streams marks her as a force in global music. Ayra Starr proves that Nigerian music resonates worldwide.