Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Latin Diamond Certification

Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Latin Diamond Certification.

Ayra Starr has officially etched her name in music history as the first African artist to be awarded the prestigious Latin Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

This milestone was secured when her global hit “Santa”, featuring Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro, surpassed 35 million streams within the U.S. Latin market, solidifying the certification.

The track, which blends Afrobeats with reggaeton, features a bilingual mix of Spanish and English lyrics, meeting RIAA requirements for Latin certifications.

With over 10 million units sold in the U.S. Latino market, Ayra Starr meets the Diamond threshold typically reserved for American artists

“Santa” also earned multi-Platinum certifications in Spain and Mexico, topped charts in Spain, and peaked at No. 2 in Colombia, Ecuador, and several Central American countries