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Ayra Starr To Perform At The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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4 months ago

July 23, 2024

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Ayra Starr has quickly become one of Africa’s most prominent musical talents. Her recent sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21,” has received critical acclaim. Building on this success, Ayra Starr is now preparing for a significant milestone in her career – a performance on The Tonight Show featuring Jimmy Fallon.

This upcoming appearance on the famous American late-night show will showcase Ayra Starr’s talents to a broad international audience. She is expected to perform songs from her new album. The songs include “Last Heartbreak Song,” which features a collaboration with American R&B star Giveon. This performance will place Ayra Starr in the company of other notable Nigerian artists who have graced The Tonight Show stage. They include Wizkid, Tems, CKay, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema.

My US TV debut tomorrow on @FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/A83WF6Mpxw

— Celestial being (@ayrastarr) July 22, 2024

Ayra Starr’s rise to fame has been meteoric since her debut in 2021 with her self-titled EP.

Her captivating melodies and versatile style have won her millions of fans and numerous awards. Her debut album, “19 & Dangerous,” featured the hit song “Rush,” which achieved remarkable success. The song earned a diamond certification in France and became the most-viewed music video by a Nigerian female artist. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance.

The young artist’s global appeal is evident in her performances at major music festivals. She recently appeared at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival. There she shared the stage with Chris Martin of Coldplay. This performance preceded a landmark collaboration with the British band, further expanding her international reach.

Thank you to the luminescent @ayrastarr for joining us in Rome to perform Good Feelings – from the forthcoming album Moon Music, landing October 4 🌙 pic.twitter.com/u5ro8IXKgK

— Coldplay (@coldplay) July 18, 2024

Ayra Starr’s rising star continues to shine brightly, as evidenced by her recent nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. She has been nominated in three categories: Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her single “Comma.”

As Ayra Starr prepares for her appearance on The Tonight Show, it’s clear that her career is on an upward trajectory. Her music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Ayra Starr Opens For Coldplay In Sold-Out Stadium Concerts

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November 5, 2024

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Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr is achieving new heights in her career as she joins the legendary band Coldplay on their Australian tour.

Currently, the Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour has Coldplay headlining 11 dates across Australia and New Zealand.

First, Ayra Starr joins Zimbabwean singer Shone and Australian X Factor contestant Emmanuel Kelly as opening acts for the multi-award-winning group. Consequently, this opportunity allows her to perform in front of large international audiences.

Moreover, at their Coldplay concert at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, Ayra Starr energetically entertains thousands of fans. Specifically, she performs her hit single “Rush” and additionally thrills the audience with popular tracks from her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’.

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Her engaging stage presence and unique sound made an impression on Coldplay’s fans. Further marking yet another success for the Nigerian star, she continues to expand her global influence.

Adding to her impressive achievements, Ayra Starr features on Coldplay’s latest album, ‘Moon Music’. She collaborates with the band on the track “Good Feeling.”

This collaboration is particularly historic, as she becomes only the fourth woman to feature on a Coldplay track. Interestingly, she follows the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez, in the band’s nearly 30-year history.

Ayra Starr has enjoyed an exceptional 2024, which began with a historic Grammy nomination. Furthermore, this makes her the first Nigerian female lead artist to earn this recognition.

Her album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, continued to build her commercial success with standout guest appearances from Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, American R&B artists Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian sensation Anitta.

Each collaboration has contributed to her global appeal, further establishing her as one of Africa’s top music exports.

Recently, Ayra Starr received nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs in two categories—Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats.

As her global presence grows, she is set to represent Africa proudly at the awards show on November 10 in Manchester. This would mark another milestone in her remarkable journey.

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Don Jazzy Announces Tega Oghenejobo As The New President Of Mavin Records

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6 days ago

October 30, 2024

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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Michael Collins Ajereh, the visionary founder of Mavin (Records) Global, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, announced a significant expansion within the company. He announced Tega Oghenejobo as the new president of Mavin Records.

Tega has been an integral part of Mavin’s journey. Now, his position as President has elevated his status in the company. In addition, he has been in the existing role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Don Jazzy expressed his admiration for Tega’s passion and resilience. He acknowledged his ability to spot these qualities in Tega from the early stages of their professional relationship.

He said,

“I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega.”

I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega. From the… pic.twitter.com/q55TSODQMP

— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 29, 2024

“From the early days, I’ve watched him be curious about the business, build teams, develop executives, and ensure our talents have sustainable careers from the start. His commitment to growing Mavin and shaping the future of African music has been relentless, and I’m confident that with him in this role, we’ll continue to break new ground and achieve even bigger milestones for our artists and company,” he added.

Accepting the appointment gracefully, Tega Oghenejobo said,

“I’m honored to step into this new role as President & COO of Mavin Records. It means embracing new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights. Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unwavering belief and trust in me to lead the Mavin team.”

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Wizkid’s “Piece Of My Heart” Sets New Record On YouTube Nigeria

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1 week ago

October 28, 2024

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Released on October 18, 2024, Wizkid’s single “Piece of My Heart“, featuring Brent Faiyaz quickly achieved early success, setting new streaming records across platforms. This RnB track, blending Wizkid’s favoured mid-tempo bounce with rich RnB fusion, has captivated fans and secured impressive milestones.

Most notably, “Piece of My Heart” now holds the record for the largest streaming week on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating an astonishing 1.20 million streams. This feat surpasses the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, “Piece of My Heart” also shattered the record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, taking the lead from Wizkid’s previous record, which he shared with Asake’s “MMS.”

Notably, the single became the first song from any African artist to achieve over 1 million streams on its release day on Spotify, reflecting the impressive reach of Wizkid’s music and the growing influence of African artists in global streaming metrics.

These achievements underscore Wizkid’s status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists, whose music continues to resonate widely across digital platforms.

Not only does the record-breaking performance of “Piece of My Heart” reinforce Wizkid’s influence, but it also highlights the rapid expansion of streaming in Nigeria.

Platforms like YouTube and Spotify have increasingly become vital for music distribution, with YouTube remaining a particularly popular streaming choice for Nigerian audiences.

This single also marks the beginning of Wizkid’s “Morayo” era, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sixth album, which is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares to unveil this new project, the unprecedented success of “Piece of My Heart” positions him to continue breaking barriers and elevating the presence of African music in the global arena.

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