Ayra Starr joins Coldplay's Australian tour

Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr has taken the stage alongside iconic British band Coldplay on their Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour in Australia.

As part of the 11-date tour across Australia and New Zealand, Ayra Starr opened for Coldplay at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, thrilling the audience with performances of her hit singles Rush and songs from her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Ayra Starr's career, following her feature on Coldplay's latest album Moon Music on the track Good Feeling. She becomes only the fourth woman to collaborate with Coldplay, joining Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez.

Meanwhile, Ayra Starr's 2024 has been phenomenal, starting with her historic Grammy nomination as the first Nigerian female lead artist. Her sophomore album has enjoyed commercial success, boasting impressive guest appearances from Asake, Seyi Vibez, Giveon, Coco Jones, and Aniita.

Also, the award-winning singer has been nominated for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) for Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats. This solidifies her position as one of Africa's foremost music exports.

Lastly, Ayra Starr's Australian tour with Coldplay continues with upcoming shows in Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland.