Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will be headlining the Afronation Nation Festival in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from November 7–9, 2025, performing alongside artists like Sexy Redd and DJ Maphorisa. The festival will feature other Afrobeats stars such as Shallipopi and Ruger, with fans anticipating her hit songs, including ‘Hot Body’.
2025 has been a busy year for Ayra, who headlined festivals in St. Kitts and Canada and supported Coldplay on their world tour. She won the Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, becoming the second African female artist to do so after Tems, and secured two MOBO Awards. Additionally, she won Best R&B Single at the Headies for ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ featuring Giveon.
Ayra Starr also achieved a milestone of 1 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first Nigerian female artist to reach this feat, further cementing her status as one of Africa’s biggest global exports.
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