Ayra Starr is not a fluke.

When she first told us she was a celestial being, we smiled politely. Now, the numbers are starting to speak her gospel. As of May 2025, her breakout anthem “Rush” has officially been certified platinum in the United Kingdom, solidifying what we’ve all known since its release: the song is a cultural moment.

This isn’t her first plaque. It’s not even her second. “Rush” is already diamond in France, platinum in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. But something about the UK nod hits different. Maybe it’s because the British charts don’t just reward hype—they reward staying power. And “Rush” has stayed. In our heads. In our playlists. In every club speaker from Lagos to London.

This latest certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) crowns Ayra as one of the few Afrobeats artists—let alone young women in the genre—to cross over and dominate across continents. No gimmicks. No forced collaborations. Just pure melody, attitude, and that signature Ayra fire.

“Rush” was never just a song—it was an anthem for anyone trying to get what they’re owed. “Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy,” she chants, and millions of listeners worldwide echoed her resolve. It’s self-affirmation wrapped in rhythm. And clearly, the world heard it loud and clear.

Ayra is only 22. Let that sink in. She’s already redefining what global stardom looks like for young African women in music. She’s not just keeping up—she’s setting the pace.

So if you’re still wondering what’s next, the answer is simple: whatever she wants.