Ayra Starr and Aya Nakamura receive gold certification for 'Hype' in France

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has achieved an impressive feat with her recent collaboration with French artist Aya Nakamura.

Ayra Starr was featured on the remix of Nakamura's hit song Hype. The remix has reportedly been awarded a certification by the French Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). Particularly, the Hype remix achieved this feat in just 11 days.

The original Hype dropped on January 26, 2024, and became an instant hit in France and beyond. The remix featuring Starr took things a step further. Fans loved the blend of Nakamura's signature sound with Starr's Afrobeat influences. The song is officially a certified hit in France.

In other words, this gold certification signifies the song's strong commercial performance in France within a very short timeframe. Ayra Starr's accomplishment shows the growth of Afrobeats' music on the global stage. As well as the recognition in France, with Starr herself emerging as a major talent.

This news is likely to further solidify Ayra Starr's position as a rising star in the Afrobeats scene and potentially open doors for more collaborations between African and French artists.