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2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr makes history, becomes first female in 16 years to win Best African Act

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Ayra Starr, a Mavin Records signee, has made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards to the delight of many.
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Ayra Starr Makes History As First Woman In 16 Years To Win Best African Music Act At MOBO Awards

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history at the 2025 MOBO Awards by becoming the first woman in 16 years to win the Best African Music Act. She also secured the Best International Music Act title, triumphing over notable global artists, highlighting her significant influence in the music industry. Ayra Starr makes history as first woman […] The post Ayra Starr makes history as first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at MOBO Awards a…

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Ayra Starr Makes History At MOBO Awards

Nigerian music sensation, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr, has achieved a groundbreaking feat at the 2025 MOBO Awards in Newcastle, United Kingdom, securing two prestigious titles. Founded in 1996 by ‘Kanya King,’ the annual event, which honors excellence in ‘Music of Black origin,’ recognized Ayra Starr as the ‘Best International Act,’ making her the first African female to win the award. Ayra Starr also earned the ‘B…

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MOBO Awards Celebrate Music As Central Cee Makes History And Ayra Starr Dominates In Newcastle

The 2025 MOBO Awards lit up Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday night, bringing together some of the biggest names in Black music and culture for a night of celebration, surprises, and heartfelt moments. With dazzling performances, groundbreaking wins, and emotional speeches, this year’s ceremony was one to remember. The Biggest Winners of the Night Among the standout stars of the evening were Bashy, Ayra Starr, Darkoo, and Odeal, each taking h…

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Ayra Starr tops Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List for Nigeria

Nigerian music sensation,  Ayra Starr has secured the top spot on Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List for Nigeria. The list honours the 30 Nigerian songs that have resonated most profoundly with international audiences this year, underscoring the global footprint of Nigerian music.  The Grammys-nominated artist, known as the “Sabi Girl,” beats industry heavyweights like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake and Davido to clinch the top spot with her infectious…

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MOBO 2025: Ayra Starr breaks 16-year-record, becomes first woman to win Best Africa Music Act

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, made history on Wednesday night, becoming the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the MOBO Awards. The post MOBO 2025: Ayra Starr breaks 16-year-record, becomes first woman to win Best Africa Music Act  appeared first on Nairametrics.

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See Highlights from the 2025 MOBO Awards + Full List of Winners

Last night was a night to remember for Nigerian-British star Darkoo, and Ayra Starr. The stars took home awards at the 27th MOBO Awards, held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena. The ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin across genres like hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats, jazz, and grime, brought together some of the biggest names in the industry for a night of wins, emotional speeches, and more. Darkoo walked away with Best Female Act, her first ev…

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