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  • Ayra Starr is new Rihanna – David Guetta

    Ayra Starr is new Rihanna – David Guetta

    French disc jockey and record producer, David Guetta, has likened Nigeria’s Ayra Starr to the new version of Barbadian-American superstar, Rihanna.

    The Frenchman said Ayra Starr’s music is unique and has the potential to attract a global audience.

    Speaking in a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria, Lagos, via Skype, Guetta said: “When people speak about Ayra Starr in the industry, a lot of us see her as the new Rihanna. Because she comes with a vibe that is very specific because of where she’s coming from. But she has the potential of crossing over into different cultures.

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    “Since we recorded, she has had even more hits. It’s crazy. I’m French. I was in Paris and everyone was talking about her. I was shocked like, ‘This is amazing. An African artist that’s killing it in Europe, killing it in the U.S., it’s not every day. Last time I saw it was working with Akon.’”

    David Guetta recently worked with Ayra Starr and American rapper Lil Durk on his latest song, ‘Big Fu.’

  • Ayra Starr reacts after bagging Grammy nomination

    Ayra Starr reacts after bagging Grammy nomination

    Following her first Grammy nomination, Ayra Starr has taken to her X account (formerly called Twitter) to rejoice while thanking God for bringing her thus far.

    The “Rush” crooner was nominated for her song in the category of Best African Music Performance and she is up against fellow Nigerian artists Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide.

    Read Also: Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr get Grammy nominations

    “Ayra Grammy nominated Starr !!! It’s only you Jesus, only you !”, she wrote.

    The award will be given in February 2024 at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

  • My choice of outfits, music for ladies, Ayra Starr replies critics

    My choice of outfits, music for ladies, Ayra Starr replies critics

    Singer Ayra Starr has slammed men who criticise her for choice of outfits.

    The music star, who is known for always wearing skimpy dresses, answered an adviser on X app.

    The Mavin Records signee celebrated the turnout at her Stockholm show as she thanked fans for their show of love and support for her.

    “Stockholm has set the bar so high !!!! Thank you for giving me all the energy I needed !! See you next year,” she tweeted on her page.

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    While commending her, one netizen had flawed her dress, adding that her stylist should learn to do better.

    “Congratulations on your amazing performance. But I must add that your skirts are becoming shorter and shorter because the day. Your stylist should do better

    “Hope this helps,” one netizen wrote.

    Replying to him, She informed them that they are not the target audience of her music and all she does is for the girls.

    “A bunch of useless men in my CS telling me what to wear and what I shouldn’t , shey e ni ise ni ? MF clout chasers

    “Like I said everything I do is for the girlies and stay the fuck away you are not the target audience! Disgusting

    “Btw I don’t care at all , I’m just pointing out how stupid they look from here incase they’re not aware,” she wrote.

  • I once sold fruits, vegetables, says Ayra Starr

    I once sold fruits, vegetables, says Ayra Starr

    Raving Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr, has appreciated her level of growth as she reminisces on how she once sold vegetables and fruits with her grandmother.

    The ‘Rhythm & Blues” crooner, who disclosed this via her Instagram story recently, said she was grateful for her progress.

    She said she would often sing for customers who patronise her business.

    Read Also: Ayra Starr’s hit song ‘Rush’ considered for 66th Grammy Awards

    She wrote: “I will forever be grateful for where I am in life. God really blessed me.

    “6 years ago, this used to be me selling vegetables and fruits with my grandma, singing for whoever wanted to hear me. Now people are paying to watch me perform.”

    The Nation recalls that Ayra Starr hit stardom in 2021 with the release of her debut eponymous extended play and its hit track ‘Away’, following her unveiling as Mavin Records’ artiste.

  • Ayra Starr’s hit song ‘Rush’ considered for 66th Grammy Awards

    Ayra Starr’s hit song ‘Rush’ considered for 66th Grammy Awards

    Popular singer Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr has said the hit song ‘Rush’ from her debut album, ’19 & Dangerous’ is being considered for nomination for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

    Full of joy, the ‘Rhythm & Blue’ crooner disclosed this via her X handle.

    She wrote: “I am excited and honored that my song “Rush” off my debut album 19&Dangerious deluxe is being considered for this year’s #GRAMMY Awards!

    “Super grateful to the creatives we worked on this together @andrevibez, @unusual_mbryo, @johnnydrille and @prodhoops.

    Read Also: Singer Ayra Starr drops single ‘Rhythm & Blues’

    “Big thanks to the entire @mavinrecords team, @weareplatoon, @donjazzy, @tegamavin, and @rimouuune who all made very significant contributions. To my family, friends and Mobstarrs you all rock!”

    A total of 122 songs have been submitted for consideration for nomination in the newly created “Best African Performance” category at the 66th Grammys.

    American music statistics company Chart Data disclosed this Thursday morning.

    “122 songs were submitted for Best African Performance consideration at this year’s #GRAMMYs.

    “2024 will mark the first show the award will be presented,” Chart Data wrote via X.

  • Singer Ayra Starr drops single ‘Rhythm & Blues’

    Singer Ayra Starr drops single ‘Rhythm & Blues’

    Famous singer Ayra Starr has released her latest hit single titled: ‘ Rhythm & Blues’.

    The song was launched on September 13 after ‘Sability’ in February.

    ‘Rhythm & Blues’ is a romantic ballad, a gentle confession of love, mid-tempo, reserved and finely delivered in Ayra’s signature scintillating vocals.

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    For Ayra Starr, ‘Rhythm & Blues’ is a significant intersection in her sonic growth.

    Ayra Starr recently won the Best Female Artist at the 16th Headies Awards.

    She was also nominated for the Best African Act for her hit single ‘Rush’ at the 2023 VMAs.

  • I can’t wait for Burna Boy’s album, says Ayra Starr

    I can’t wait for Burna Boy’s album, says Ayra Starr

    Mavin star girl, Ayra Starr, like many others, has expressed her eagerness to experience Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy’s highly anticipated album.

    Burna Boy had announced his seventh studio album, ‘I Told Them…’, would be released on Friday, August 25, 2023.

    The body of work would serve as a follow up for his hit album ‘Love, Damini’ released last year.

    ‘Odogwu’ had also shared the album trailer and a leading single, ‘Big 7,’ in preparation for release.

    Burns Boy explained in a statement: “‘Big 7’ is a melodic tribute to embracing new heights in my musical journey.

    “The title represents a symbolic aspiration to reach greater horizons, with the number seven embodying an attainable and harmonious growth.”

    Along with that, the Afro-fusion giant recently shared the track list for his upcoming project, which would feature 15 songs with some stellar features.

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    Expressing how enthusiastic she was over the album launch, Ayra Starr tweeted: “Really can’t wait for the Burna album.”

    In 2021, the raving singing sensation revealed in an interview with The Beat 99.9 FM that she loves to do a song with Burna Boy 

    When asked by the interviewer about the artiste she’d like to collaborate with in the Nigerian music industry, the “Rush” crooner replied: “Errrmm, definitely, probably Burna Boy.”