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Ayra Starr And Aya Nakamura’s Collaborative Effort, “Hype,” Goes Gold In France

Nigerian musician Ayra Starr recently collaborated with French artist Aya Nakamura, and the result was an astounding feat.

The remix of the popular song “Hype” by Nakamura included Ayra Starr. The French Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique (SNEP) is said to have certified the remix. Specifically, the Hype remix accomplished this in an only 11 days.

On January 26, 2024, the original Hype was released, and it quickly gained popularity in France and other countries. The Starr-featured remix only further advanced the situation, as the fusion of Starr’s Afrobeat inspirations with Nakamura’s distinctive sound was adored by the audience. The song’s success soared in France, gaining its first official certification deserving of a hit.

According to new reports, the hit single’s remix has sold over 100K units in France, earning it a Gold certification. Ayra caught wind of the feat online and also reacted to the win with the simple caption, “Another one.”

This gold certification attests to the song’s rapid and impressive commercial success in France. The success of Ayra Starr demonstrates how Afrobeats music is becoming more and more popular worldwide. In addition, Starr herself became recognized as a big talent in France.

Ayra Starr’s status as a rising global star is expected to be further cemented by this development, which may also pave the way for additional collaborations between French and African musicians.

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