Ayra Starr Biography

Ayra Starr is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is known for her genre-blending sound that fuses Afrobeats, R&B, and pop. Born Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe in 2002 in Cotonou, Benin, and raised in Lagos, she started writing music as a teenager and was signed to Mavin Records in 2020 after gaining attention on Instagram.

Her breakout EP Ayra Starr and debut album 19 & Dangerous launched her into the global spotlight, with hits like “Away” and “Bloody Samaritan.” In 2022, she achieved international success with “Rush,” a viral anthem that earned her a Grammy nomination and made her the youngest African female artist to surpass 100 million YouTube views on a single video.

In 2024, Starr released her acclaimed sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, featuring collaborations with Asake, Anitta, and Giveon. She also made her acting debut in the Amazon Prime Video film Christmas in Lagos. With her fearless voice and global appeal, Ayra Starr is shaping the future of Afrobeats on the world stage.

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