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Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is racking up another major global milestone. Her collaborative track with former One Direction member ZAYN, titled “Heaven Baby,” has officially broken into the top 10 of Shazam’s Global Top Songs Chart, landing at the No. 10 spot. The track jumped three positions in its latest chart move, signaling that listeners worldwide are still discovering and connecting with the cross-continental collaboration.
For Ayra Starr, this achievement carries extra weight—it’s now her second song to crack the Global Shazam top 10, solidifying her status as one of Afrobeats’ most formidable international exports. “Heaven Baby” has been making waves since its release, blending Afropop sensibilities with smooth R&B textures in a way that showcases both artists’ vocal strengths. The track’s organic rise through Shazam—a platform where listeners actively seek out songs they’ve heard—speaks to its genuine appeal and staying power across different markets and demographics.
The song’s trajectory across streaming platforms and international charts has been consistently strong, with many industry observers pointing to it as one of 2025’s standout crossover records. As “Heaven Baby” continues climbing, it’s clear that Ayra Starr’s global footprint is expanding at a remarkable pace, opening new doors for Afrobeats on the world stage.
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