Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first female artist to win the Best African Act at the prestigious MOBO Awards. The event, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday night, saw the Mavin Records star emerge as one of the biggest winners of the evening.
Double Victory for Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr didn’t just stop at making history—she dominated the stage, bagging two major awards:
✅ Best African Act
✅ Best International Act
The Nigerian star outshone tough competitors such as Asake, Rema, Tems, Burna Boy, and Tyla to claim the Best African Act, breaking a 16-year streak where no female artist had won the category.
Her win in the Best International Act category was even more impressive, as she triumphed over global heavyweights like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Tems, Asake, and Tyla.
A Night of Record-Breaking Wins
The MOBO Awards night was filled with historic moments:
🎤 British rapper Central Cee cemented his place as the joint most-decorated rapper in MOBO Awards history by clinching Best Male Act for the third consecutive year.
🎶 British-Nigerian singer Darkoo took home the Best Female Act award, beating top artists such as RAYE, Jorja Smith, Little Simz, Cleo Sol, and Nia Archives.
Ayra Starr’s Meteoric Rise
Since her breakout in 2021, Ayra Starr has continued to push boundaries, gaining international recognition for her infectious music and unique style. This latest achievement further solidifies her status as one of the most influential African artists on the global stage.
With her historic MOBO Awards wins, the Nigerian superstar has once again proven that she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
