Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artist to receive a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The recognition comes from her global hit ‘Santa’, a collaboration with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro, which has amassed over 35 million streams.
With this milestone, Ayra Starr joins Rema—whose track ‘Bubalu’ holds a Platinum Latin certification—as one of only two African artists to achieve RIAA Latin accolades.
‘Santa’ has also reached multi-Platinum status in Spain and Mexico, claiming the No. 1 spot on Spain’s music chart, and peaking at No. 2 in Colombia, Ecuador, and across Central America.