•Ayra Starr
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has made her Billboard debut as her third studio album, Starrgirl, entered the World Albums chart at number four.
The feat was confirmed on the Billboard World Albums chart for the week of August 29, 2026.
Released barely two weeks ago, the album sits behind three K-pop acts.
Stray Kids’ This & That holds the No. 1 spot, followed by CORTIS’ GREEN GREEN at No. 2 and ATEEZ’s Golden Hour: Part.5 at No. 3. South African star Tyla’s APOP rounds out the top 5 at No. 5.
Starrgirl was released on August 14 through Mavin Records and Republic Records.
It is Ayra Starr’s first project since The Year I Turned 21 in 2024 and 19 & Dangerous in 2021.
The 16-track album features a mix of Nigerian and international collaborators, including Wizkid, Rema, Zayn, Leon Thomas, kwn, Danny Ocean and Theodora.
Beyond the US, the album has also performed strongly on global charts and streaming platforms.
The Billboard World Albums chart tracks the top-selling world music albums in the United States each week based on sales data.
