Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN shine at Blastfest Seattle

Afrobeats is on a global ascension with Nigerian superstars selling out shows and headlining notable music festivals.

Davido, Ayra Starr, and BNXN were among the lineup for the recent Blastfest which was held on July 27, 2024.

The Nigerian contingent dazzled fans with a collection of their hit singles at the Seattle music festival that had an Afrobeats-heavy lineup in what captures the fast-growing popularity of Nigerian mainstream pop music.

During his performance, Davido was joined on stage by South African sensation Musa Keys for a performance of their hit single 'Unavailable' which earned a Grammy nomination for the inaugural Best African Song performance category.

Grammy nominee Ayra Starr also delivered a spirited performance of songs from the recently released sophomore album 'The Year I Turned 21'. A clip from Ayra Starr's performance has since gone viral. In the video circulated on X, Ayra Starr serenaded a male fan who appeared to be awe-struck by the superstar's presence.