Ayra Starr is set to appear and perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Written by MAX FM on July 23, 2024

Ayra Starr is quickly becoming one of Africa’s most popular artists, with her music achieving global success. The Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is getting ready to appear on a famous American late-night TV show.

After releasing her well-received second album ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ Ayra Starr will perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She will sing songs from her new album, including ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ featuring American RnB star Giveon.

By performing on The Tonight Show, Ayra Starr joins Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Tems, CKay, Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema who have also graced the American late-night TV stage.

Since her debut EP in 2021, Ayra Starr has captured hearts with her beautiful melodies and versatility, earning millions of fans and multiple awards.

Her first album ’19 & Dangerous’ featured the hit song ‘Rush,’ which achieved many accolades, including a diamond certification in France, the most-watched music video by a Nigerian female artist, and a Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance.

Ayra Starr’s global success shines through her performances at major festivals. Most recently, she appeared at the Glastonbury Festival where she shared the stage with Chris Martin of Coldplay, setting the stage for her significant collaboration with the British band.

Recently, Ayra Starr received three nominations at the 2024 BET Awards: Best New Artist, Best African Act, and Best HER for her single ‘Comma.’