Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born on June 14, 2002 in Cotonou, Benin, establishing herself as one of the most influential figures in Nigerian afrobeats and as one of the most successful artists of her generation. She began her music career in 2021 with the release of her self-titled debut EP, which includes the single "Away", establishing the foundation for her future success and demonstrating her ability to create innovative music while maintaining her authenticity. This song reached fourth place on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 chart and position 17 on the Billboard Top Triller Global, consolidating her recognition in the music industry and her impact on contemporary music. In 2022, Ayra Starr gained international recognition with her single "Rush", which went viral on TikTok and reached position 24 on the UK singles chart, consolidating her global success and cultural impact. In 2024, she released her second studio album, "The Year I Turned 21", which debuted at number one on Nigeria's album chart and at position 195 on the Billboard 200, making her the first Nigerian female artist to achieve this milestone, consolidating her international recognition and impact on contemporary music. Her musical style combines elements of afrobeats, R&B and alté, and has been praised for her "silky" and "soulful" voice, consolidating her continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining her authenticity. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists such as Wizkid, Chris Brown and Rauw Alejandro, consolidating her recognition in the music industry and her impact on contemporary music. In addition, she has been recognized with several awards, including the MOBO Award for Best African Music Performance in 2025, consolidating her global success and cultural impact. In September 2025, "Le Monde Afrique" highlighted her single "Hot Body" and noted that Ayra Starr had accumulated more than 3 billion streams, establishing her as one of the leading figures in Nigerian afrobeats and as one of the most successful artists of her generation. Throughout her career, Ayra Starr has been recognized for her ability to combine vocal talent, stage presence and a genuine connection with her global audience, using her art as a tool for creative expression and connection with her audience, establishing herself as one of the most influential figures in Nigerian afrobeats and as one of the most successful artists of her generation. Her influence transcends music, establishing herself as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as a role model for artists seeking to explore new creative boundaries. Ayra Starr continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of afrobeats and music in general, establishing herself as one of the most successful artists of her generation, with a career that has demonstrated her ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using her platform to create a positive impact on the world.