Ayra Starr Celebrates Gold Certification for COMMAS in Canada During London Stop

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has reached another milestone: her hit single COMMAS has been certified Gold in Canada, marking over 40,000 units sold or equivalent streams. The certification was celebrated during a special stop in London, where Ayra Starr received her gold plaque en route to her next destination.

Released in February 2024 as part of her second album The Year I Turned 21, COMMAS quickly became a chart-topper, hitting No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria and surpassing 100 million Spotify streams by early 2025. The track now joins her earlier hit RUSH, which earned a Platinum certification in the UK, solidifying her growing international footprint.

In personal photos shared by both Ayra’s team and Mavin Records, the artist appears smiling and stylish as she accepts the plaque—a symbol of her expanding influence from Africa to North America.

This achievement underscores Ayra Starr’s accelerating rise her ability to seamlessly bridge Afro-pop, R&B, and soulful vocals is resonating worldwide. At just 23, she’s quickly becoming one of Africa’s most globally recognized artists.

With this plaque in hand, Ayra Starr’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. Fans can expect more international milestones and perhaps collaborations with global icons on the horizon.