Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr is riding high on the Grammy wave as her hit track ‘Rush’ from her debut album ’19 & Dangerous’ enters the consideration for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

The 21-year-old artist couldn’t contain her joy, taking to Instagram to share the exciting news.

In a heartfelt post, she expressed her gratitude to the creative team behind ‘Rush,’ which has garnered over 248 Million views on YouTube.

She gave a special shout-out to Andre Vibez, Unusual Mbryo, Johnny Drille, and Prod Hoops for their contributions.

Ayra Starr also acknowledged the support of Mavin Records, Platoon, Don Jazzy, and the entire team that played a significant role in her musical journey.

With 122 songs in contention for the newly established “Best African Performance” category at the Grammys, Ayra Starr’s nomination reflects the global recognition of African talent in the music industry.

As she awaits the final nominations, the young artist is basking in the well-deserved limelight, celebrating her remarkable musical journey.

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards promise to be a memorable event, and Ayra Starr stands as a shining example of African excellence in the world of music.

Meanwhile, a total of 122 songs have been submitted for consideration for nomination in the newly created “Best African Performance” category at the 66th Grammys.

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American music statistics company Chart Data disclosed this Thursday morning.

“122 songs were submitted for Best African Performance consideration at this year’s #GRAMMYs.

“2024 will mark the first show the award will be presented,” Chart Data wrote via X.