Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has secured another international milestone after her 2024 hit single, “Commas”, earned Gold certification in France, RollingstoneAfrica reported. The certification was announced by France’s National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing, SNEP, on November 2, 2026, recognising the equivalent of 15 million streams in the French market. The achievement adds to the singer’s growing international catalogue and highlights the continued reach of Afrobeats across European music audiences.
Released on February 2, 2024, “Commas” served as the lead single from Ayra Starr’s second studio album, The Year I Turned 21, released later that May. The track became one of the project’s standout records, gaining traction across streaming platforms and extending its popularity beyond its initial release period. According to HypeTribe, Mavin Records announced in May 2024 that the song had surpassed 100 million streams across platforms within its first two months. Its latest French certification also demonstrates how sustained listening can translate into commercial recognition long after a song’s promotional cycle.
The Gold plaque makes “Commas” the fifth song associated with Ayra Starr to receive certification in France, including her collaborations. Her catalogue in the market already includes the Diamond-certified “Rush” and “Hypé”, her collaboration with French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, alongside Gold-certified appearances on Ninho’s “No Love” and Rvssian’s “Santa” featuring Rauw Alejandro. With “Commas” joining the list, Ayra Starr continues to strengthen her presence in one of Europe’s key music markets and contribute to the growing international visibility of Nigerian music.
