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'''Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe''' (born 14 June 2002), known professionally as '''Ayra Starr''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|aɪ|r|ə|_|ˈ|s|t|ɑːr}} {{respell|EYE|rə|star}}), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.{{cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.ayrastarr.com/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Ayra Starr}} She achieved international recognition in 2022 with the release of her song "[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]" which charted in several countries, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=The Scoove |first=Africa |date=February 28, 2021 |title=Ayra Starr breaks new Record as "Rush" hits 100 Million views on YouTube |url=https://thescoove.africa/ayra-starr-breaks-new-record-as-rush-hits-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |website=The Scoove Africa |access-date=2026-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218122134/https://thescoove.africa/ayra-starr-breaks-new-record-as-rush-hits-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |archive-date=2026-02-18}}</ref> The song earned Aderibigbe a nomination for the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance|Best African Music Performance]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=www.grammy.com}}</ref>
'''Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe''' born 14 June 2002), known professionally as '''Ayra Starr''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|aɪ|r|ə|_|ˈ|s|t|ɑːr}} {{respell|EYE|rə|star}}), is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] singer and [[songwriter]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.ayrastarr.com/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Ayra Starr |language=en-US}}</ref> She achieved international recognition in 2022 with the release of her song "[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]" which charted in several countries, including [[Switzerland]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], and the [[United Kingdom]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=The Scoove |first=Africa |date=February 28, 2021 |title=Ayra Starr breaks new Record as "Rush" hits 100 Million views on YouTube |url=https://thescoove.africa/ayra-starr-breaks-new-record-as-rush-hits-100-million-views-on-youtube/ |website=The Scoove Africa|access-date=2026-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218122134/https://thescoove.africa/ayra-starr-breaks-new-record-as-rush-hits-100-million-views-on-youtube/|archive-date=2026-02-18}}</ref> The song earned Aderibigbe a nomination for the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance|Best African Music Performance]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=www.grammy.com}}</ref>


In early 2021, she released her [[Ayra Starr (EP)|self-titled debut EP]] and its lead single, "[[Away (Ayra Starr song)|Away]]". Her debut EP was followed by the release of her debut studio album, ''[[19 & Dangerous]]'' (2021).{{cite web |last=Amoye |first=Temisan |date=2021-08-23 |title=19 & Dangerous: An expansive and cohesive intro to Ayra Starr |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/19-dangerous-an-expansive-and-cohesive-intro-to-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Vanguard News}} The album appeared in year-end lists by publications such as NativeMag.{{cite web |last=Animashaun |first=Damilola |date=2022-10-21 |title=Our First Impressions of Ayra Starr’s Deluxe of ‘19 & Dangerous’ |url=https://thenativemag.com/first-impressions-ayra-19-dangerous-deluxe/ |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=The NATIVE}} The lead single, "[[Bloody Samaritan]]," became the first song by a solo female artist to reach the No. 1 position in the Top 50 charts.{{cite news |date=2022-10-10 |title=Top 10 Nigeria music countdown: Ayra Starr comes first with multiple No. 1 songs in Nigeria |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/top-10-nigeria-music-countdown-ayra-starr-comes-first-multiple-no-1-songs-in-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=2026-03-16 |newspaper=Vanguard}} In August of that same year, Aderibigbe was ranked No. 3 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s [[Next Big Sound]].<ref name="NBS">{{cite magazine |title=Next Big Sound Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/next-big-sound-25/2021-08-21 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 August 2021 |archive-date=21 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821064614/https://www.billboard.com/charts/next-big-sound-25/2021-08-21 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In early 2021, she released her [[Ayra Starr (EP)|self-titled debut EP]] and its lead single, "[[Away (Ayra Starr song)|Away]]". Her debut EP was followed by the release of her debut studio album, ''[[19 & Dangerous]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amoye |first=Temisan |date=2021-08-23 |title=19 & Dangerous: An expansive and cohesive intro to Ayra Starr |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/19-dangerous-an-expansive-and-cohesive-intro-to-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The album appeared in year-end lists by publications such as [[NativeMag]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Animashaun |first=Damilola |date=2022-10-21 |title=Our First Impressions of Ayra Starr’s Deluxe of ‘19 & Dangerous’ |url=https://thenativemag.com/first-impressions-ayra-19-dangerous-deluxe/ |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=The NATIVE |language=en-US}}</ref> The lead single, "[[Bloody Samaritan]]," became the first song by a solo female artist to reach the No. 1 position in the Top 50 charts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=miftaudeenraji@vanguardngr.com |date=2022-10-10 |title=Top 10 Nigeria music countdown: Ayra Starr comes first with multiple No. 1 songs in Nigeria |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/top-10-nigeria-music-countdown-ayra-starr-comes-first-multiple-no-1-songs-in-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2026-03-16 |newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> In August of that same year, Aderibigbe was ranked No. 3 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s [[Next Big Sound]].<ref name="NBS">{{cite magazine |title=Next Big Sound Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/next-big-sound-25/2021-08-21 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 August 2021 |archive-date=21 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821064614/https://www.billboard.com/charts/next-big-sound-25/2021-08-21 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2024, Aderibigbe released her second album, ''[[The Year I Turned 21]]''.{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr The Year I Turned 21 |url=https://www.ccmusic.com/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21/602465755954 |website=Collector's Choice Music}}
In 2024, Aderibigbe released her second album, ''[[The Year I Turned 21]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayra Starr The Year I Turned 21 [Explicit Content] |url=https://www.ccmusic.com/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21/602465755954?srsltid=AfmBOoqhLpxF7FFghaFnPDX8rapcP5AWLtG5GV_rHwF1lq3Zc7NQiEby |website=Collector's Choice Music}}</ref>


Aderibigbe announced that her third studio album, ''[[Starr Girl]]'', would be released on 14 August 2026.
Aderibigbe announced that her third studio album, ''[[Starr Girl]]'', would be released on 14 August 2026.
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== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
=== Early life ===
=== Early life ===
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born in Benin and raised in Cotonou and Lagos, Nigeria.<ref name="Hypebae">{{cite web |last1=Obi |first1=Ify |title=Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Is Making Her Mark on Music |url=https://hypebae.com/2021/3/ayra-starr-oyinkansola-aderibigbe-nigerian-beninese-lagos-teen-singer-songwriter-debut-ep-interview |access-date=12 April 2021 |work=HYPEBAE |date=18 March 2021 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412131506/https://hypebae.com/2021/3/ayra-starr-oyinkansola-aderibigbe-nigerian-beninese-lagos-teen-singer-songwriter-debut-ep-interview |url-status=live}}</ref> She is of Nigerian and Yoruba heritage,{{cite web |last=ETUKUDO |first=Itoro |date=2023-05-11 |title=How I came about the name, Ayra Starr |url=https://www.icirnigeria.org/how-i-came-about-the-name-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=The ICIR}} with both parents from Kwara State.{{cite web |title=Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (Ayra Starr) |url=https://africabokutalent.org/directory/talent/oyinkansola-sarah-aderibigbe-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Africa Boku Talent}} She is multilingual, knowing Yoruba, French, English, and Nigerian Pidgin.<ref name="Voguecover">{{cite news |last1=Ani |first1=Ivie |title=Ayra Starr Is the 21-Year-Old Helming a New Era of Afrobeats |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ayra-starr-july-2023-cover-interview |access-date=11 December 2025 |work=Teen Vogue |date=19 July 2023}}</ref>  
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born in [[Benin]] and raised in [[Cotonou]] and [[Lagos|Lagos, Nigeria]].<ref name="Hypebae">{{cite web |last1=Obi |first1=Ify |title=Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Is Making Her Mark on Music |url=https://hypebae.com/2021/3/ayra-starr-oyinkansola-aderibigbe-nigerian-beninese-lagos-teen-singer-songwriter-debut-ep-interview |access-date=12 April 2021 |work=HYPEBAE |date=18 March 2021 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412131506/https://hypebae.com/2021/3/ayra-starr-oyinkansola-aderibigbe-nigerian-beninese-lagos-teen-singer-songwriter-debut-ep-interview |url-status=live }}</ref> She is of Nigerian and [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] heritage,<ref>{{Cite web |last=ETUKUDO |first=Itoro |date=2023-05-11 |title=How I came about the name, Ayra Starr |url=https://www.icirnigeria.org/how-i-came-about-the-name-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19 |language=en-GB}}</ref> with both parents from [[Kwara State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (Ayra Starr) |url=https://africabokutalent.org/directory/talent/oyinkansola-sarah-aderibigbe-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Africa Boku Talent |language=en-US}}</ref> She is multilingual, knowing [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]], [[French language|French]], [[English language|English]], and [[Nigerian Pidgin]].<ref name="Voguecover">{{cite news |last1=Ani |first1=Ivie |title=Ayra Starr Is the 21-Year-Old Helming a New Era of Afrobeats |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ayra-starr-july-2023-cover-interview |access-date=11 December 2025 |work=Teen Vogue |date=19 July 2023}}</ref>  


She is the second of five children. She and her older brother, Damilola, played music together during their childhood.<ref name="Rollingstone1">{{cite web |last1=Conteh |first1=Mankaprr |title=The Sharp and Swift Ascent of Ayra Starr |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/arya-star-interview-1211965/ |access-date=12 September 2021 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=13 August 2021 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190332/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/arya-star-interview-1211965/ |url-status=live}}</ref>  
She is the second of five children. She and her older brother, Damilola, played music together during their childhood.<ref name="Rollingstone1">{{cite web |last1=Conteh |first1=Mankaprr |title=The Sharp and Swift Ascent of Ayra Starr |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/arya-star-interview-1211965/ |access-date=12 September 2021 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=13 August 2021 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190332/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/arya-star-interview-1211965/ |url-status=live }}</ref>  


Though she gravitated toward the arts as a teen, her father often urged her to prioritize academics.<ref name="Rollingstone1" /> She attended Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou and received a BA degree in international relations and political science.<ref name="Rollingstone1" /> Aderibigbe's mother supported her musical ambitions and reportedly encouraged her to pursue a singing career.<ref name="NME">{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr: Nigerian teen leading her generation's sonic revolution |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/ayra-starr-nigerian-teen-leading-her-generations-sonic-revolution-2880834 |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=NME |date=16 February 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417095939/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/ayra-starr-nigerian-teen-leading-her-generations-sonic-revolution-2880834 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Though she gravitated toward the arts as a teen, her father often urged her to prioritize academics.<ref name="Rollingstone1" /> She attended Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou and received a [[BA degree]] in [[international relations]] and [[political science]].<ref name="Rollingstone1" /> Aderibigbe's mother supported her musical ambitions and reportedly encouraged her to pursue a singing career.<ref name="NME">{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr: Nigerian teen leading her generation's sonic revolution |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/ayra-starr-nigerian-teen-leading-her-generations-sonic-revolution-2880834 |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=[[NME]] |date=16 February 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417095939/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/ayra-starr-nigerian-teen-leading-her-generations-sonic-revolution-2880834 |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== 2018–2020: Career beginnings ===
=== 2018–2020: Career beginnings ===
Aderibigbe finished in second place on the Nigerian television talent show Maltina Dance All as a child.{{cite news |title="Dare To Dream" Review—Ayra Starr Documentary Connects The Past To The Future |url=https://culturecustodian.com/dare-to-dream-review-ayra-starr-documentary-connects-the-past-to-the-future/ |access-date=30 October 2025 |work=The Culture Custodian |date=12 September 2024}} In August 2018, Aderibigbe signed with Quove Models, a Lagos-based modeling agency.{{cite web |date=2025-08-06 |title=Sabi Girl & Celestial being: The complete biography of Ayra Starr |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/ayra-starr-biography-age-networth-height-2025080611144499654 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Pulse Nigeria}}
Aderibigbe finished in second place on the Nigerian television talent show Maltina Dance All as a child.<ref>{{cite news |title=“Dare To Dream” Review—Ayra Starr Documentary Connects The Past To The Future |url=https://culturecustodian.com/dare-to-dream-review-ayra-starr-documentary-connects-the-past-to-the-future/ |access-date=30 October 2025 |work=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |date=12 September 2024}}</ref> In August 2018, Aderibigbe signed with Quove Models, a [[Lagos]]-based modeling agency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-06 |title=Sabi Girl & Celestial being: The complete biography of Ayra Starr |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/ayra-starr-biography-age-networth-height-2025080611144499654 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>


In 2019, Aderibigbe started posting song covers by artists such as Andra Day and 2Face Idibia on social media.<ref name="NME" /> The stage name "Ayra Starr" is of Arabic origin, meaning "somebody that is highly respected."<ref name="Schonmag">{{cite news |last1=Sibanda |first1=Thandie |title=interview {{!}} ayra starr |url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-ayra-starr/ |website=Schön! Magazine |date=25 February 2021 |access-date=17 April 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417104159/https://schonmagazine.com/interview-ayra-starr/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She also appeared in the music video for Eri Ife's song "Dear Future Wife."<ref name="ayraradar">{{cite news |last1=Gunn |first1=Charlotte |title=On The Radar: Ayra Starr |url=https://www.musicweek.com/interviews/read/on-the-radar-ayra-starr/086464 |access-date=30 October 2025 |work=Music Week |date=31 August 2022}}</ref>  
In 2019, Aderibigbe started posting song [[Cover version|covers]] by artists such as [[Andra Day]] and [[2Face Idibia]] on social media.<ref name="NME" /> The stage name "Ayra Starr" is of Arabic origin, meaning "somebody that is highly respected."<ref name="Schonmag">{{cite news |last1=Sibanda |first1=Thandie |title=interview {{!}} ayra starr |url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-ayra-starr/ |website=Schön! Magazine |date=25 February 2021 |access-date=17 April 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417104159/https://schonmagazine.com/interview-ayra-starr/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She also appeared in the music video for Eri Ife's song "Dear Future Wife."<ref name="ayraradar">{{cite news |last1=Gunn |first1=Charlotte |title=On The Radar: Ayra Starr |url=https://www.musicweek.com/interviews/read/on-the-radar-ayra-starr/086464 |access-date=30 October 2025 |work=[[Music Week]] |date=31 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>  


In December 2019, Aderibigbe uploaded an original song called "Damage" to her Instagram page. After this, Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy sent her a message expressing interest in her music and inviting her to meet.{{cite web |last=Vincent |first=Oladoyinbo |date=13 February 2024 |title=How I Got Signed By Don Jazzy |url=https://devone.com.ng/2024/02/how-ayra-starr-got-signed-to-don-jazzys-marvin-records-must-read.html |work=DevOne Africa}}{{cite web |last1=Onyango |first1=Alfayo |title=Arya Starr: Nigerian teen music sensation |url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001408298/arya-starr-nigerian-teen-music-sensation |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=The Standard (Kenya) |date=2 April 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402132222/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001408298/arya-starr-nigerian-teen-music-sensation |url-status=live}} Aderibigbe's first sessions at Mavin Studios were her introduction to professional recording. Throughout 2020, she recorded at Mavin Studios in Lagos with producers Louddaaa, Don Jazzy, and Dayogrey.{{cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2025-09-28 |title=Why I signed Ayra Starr to Mavin Records - Don Jazzy |url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/why-i-signed-ayra-starr-to-mavin-records-don-jazzy/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News}}
In December 2019, Aderibigbe uploaded an original song called "Damage" to her [[Instagram]] page. After this, [[Mavin Records]] founder [[Don Jazzy]] sent her a message expressing interest in her music and inviting her to meet.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vincent |first=Oladoyinbo |date=13 February 2024 |title=How I Got Signed By Don Jazzy |url=https://devone.com.ng/2024/02/how-ayra-starr-got-signed-to-don-jazzys-marvin-records-must-read.html |access-date= |work=DevOne Africa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Onyango |first1=Alfayo |title=Arya Starr: Nigerian teen music sensation |url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001408298/arya-starr-nigerian-teen-music-sensation |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=[[The Standard (Kenya)]] |date=2 April 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402132222/https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001408298/arya-starr-nigerian-teen-music-sensation |url-status=live }}</ref> Aderibigbe's first sessions at Mavin Studios were her introduction to professional recording. Throughout 2020, she recorded at Mavin Studios in [[Lagos]] with producers [[Louddaaa]], Don Jazzy, and Dayogrey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2025-09-28 |title=Why I signed Ayra Starr to Mavin Records - Don Jazzy |url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/why-i-signed-ayra-starr-to-mavin-records-don-jazzy/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref>


===2021–2023: ''Ayra Starr'' and ''19 & Dangerous'' ===
===2021–2023: ''Ayra Starr'' and ''19 & Dangerous'' ===
Her [[Ayra Starr (EP)|self-titled debut EP]] was released in January 2021 through Mavin Records.<ref name="Apple">{{cite web |last=Asejemu |first=Mojisola |date=10 January 2025 |title=Ayra Starr Net Worth 2025, New Songs and Achievements |url=https://www.naijapickup.com/mp3-music/artistes/ayra-starr/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Np media}}</ref> The mixing and mastering of the EP was by Ikon, Louddaaa, and Johnny Drille. Shortly after its release, the EP became the number-one album on Nigeria iTunes and Apple Music. By March 2021, the song had racked up over 15 million streams across Spotify, YouTube, and Audiomack. The EP included the track "Away", which peaked at number four on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 and number 17 on US Billboard Top Triller Global. Its accompanying music video also debuted on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10.<ref name="TurnTable">{{cite web |title=Turntable Charts |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |access-date=6 April 2021 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190330/https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |url-status=live}}</ref> OkayAfrica included the song in their list of ''The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of January 2021''.<ref name="OkayAfrica">{{cite news |title=The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (January) |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-music-songs-best-january/ |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=OkayAfrica |date=27 January 2021 |archive-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504023657/https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-music-songs-best-january/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In early 2021, Crayon's EP ''Twelve A.M'' was released, including her as a featured artist on "In Sync."{{cite news |last1=Alake |first1=Motolani |title=Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-crayon-twelve-am/8rtfk02 |access-date=13 April 2021 |date=26 March 2021 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413072323/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-crayon-twelve-am/8rtfk02 |url-status=live}} She then performed for the UC Berkeley Nigerian Students Association's Olori Awards.{{cite web |last1=Okobz |first1=Ralph |title=Watch Ayra Starr's Captivating UC Berkeley Performance |url=https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-uc-berkeley-performance-watch/ |website=NotJustOk |access-date=5 May 2021 |date=20 April 2021 |archive-date=3 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503132542/https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-uc-berkeley-performance-watch/ |url-status=live}}
[[File:Ayra Starr performs Rush at Shoke Shoke Festival.webm|right|thumb|Aderibigbe performs "Rush" at Shoke Shoke Festival in Kenya, 2023.]]
Her [[Ayra Starr (EP)|self-titled debut EP]] was released in January 2021 through [[Mavin Records]].<ref name="Apple">{{cite web |last=Asejemu |first=Mojisola |date=10 January 2025 |title=Ayra Starr Net Worth 2025, New Songs and Achievements |url=https://www.naijapickup.com/mp3-music/artistes/ayra-starr/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Np media |language=en-us}}</ref> The mixing and mastering of the EP was by Ikon, Louddaaa, and [[Johnny Drille]]. Shortly after its release, the EP became the number-one album on Nigeria iTunes and [[Apple Music]]. By March 2021, the song had racked up over 15 million streams across [[Spotify]], [[YouTube]], and [[Audiomack]]. The EP included the track "[[Away (Ayra Starr song)|Away]]", which peaked at number four on Nigeria's [[TurnTable Top 50 chart|''TurnTable'' Top 50]] and number 17 on US ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'' Top Triller Global. Its accompanying music video also debuted on [[MTV Base (African TV channel)|MTV Base]]'s Official Naija Top 10.<ref name="TurnTable">{{cite web |title=Turntable Charts |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |access-date=6 April 2021 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190330/https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[OkayAfrica]]'' included the song in their list of ''The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of January 2021''.<ref name="OkayAfrica">{{cite news |title=The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (January) |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-music-songs-best-january/ |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=[[OkayAfrica]] |date=27 January 2021 |archive-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504023657/https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-music-songs-best-january/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In early 2021, Crayon's EP ''Twelve A.M'' was released, including her as a featured artist on "In Sync."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Alake |first1=Motolani |title=Rema, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda feature on Crayon's new EP, 'Twelve AM' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-crayon-twelve-am/8rtfk02 |access-date=13 April 2021 |date=26 March 2021 |language=en-NG |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413072323/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/stream-crayon-twelve-am/8rtfk02 |url-status=live|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref> She then performed for the [[UC Berkeley]] Nigerian Students Association's Olori Awards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Okobz |first1=Ralph |title=Watch Ayra Starr's Captivating UC Berkeley Performance |url=https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-uc-berkeley-performance-watch/ |website=[[NotJustOk]] |access-date=5 May 2021 |date=20 April 2021 |archive-date=3 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503132542/https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-uc-berkeley-performance-watch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In July 2021, Aderibigbe performed for the season finale of ''Nigerian Idol''.{{cite news |last1=Edeme |first1=Victoria |title=Ice Prince, Ayra Starr, others perform at Nigerian Idol Grand Finale |url=https://punchng.com/ice-prince-ayra-starr-others-perform-at-nigrian-idol-grand-finale/ |access-date=27 July 2021 |date=11 July 2021 |newspaper=The Punch}} On 6 August 2021, her debut studio album titled ''19 & Dangerous'' was released. The album marked her first time recording alongside guest artists such as Fousheé and CKay.{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Set To Release Visual For "Beggie Beggie" with Ckay |url=https://wapbeatz.com/news/ayra-starr-set-to-release-visual-for-beggie-beggie/ |work=wapBeatz.com |access-date=28 January 2022 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190332/https://wapbeatz.com/news/ayra-starr-set-to-release-visual-for-beggie-beggie/ |url-status=live}} It included two top forty hits on the TurnTable Top 50 and Starr ranked number two on Billboard's Next Big Sound.<ref name="NBS" /> Her highest chart position was with "Bloody Samaritan," which became Aderibigbe's first number-one single on the chart.{{cite web|first=Steven|last=Mike|date=6 August 2021|title=Ayra Starr 19 & Dangerous Album|work=ivoryMP3|url=https://ivorymp3.com/ayra-starr-19-dangerous-album/|access-date=10 August 2021|archive-date=28 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190331/https://ivorymp3.com/ayra-starr-19-dangerous-album/|url-status=live}} She was concurrently featured on "in the light," a track on Johnny Drille's ''Before We Fall Asleep''. Starr was nominated for the "Best Newcomer Award" at the 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards in October.{{cite web |date=2021-12-14 |title=African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021: All the winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-muzik-magazine-awards-2021-all-winners |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Music In Africa}}  
In July 2021, Aderibigbe performed for the season finale of ''[[Nigerian Idol]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Edeme |first1=Victoria |title=Ice Prince, Ayra Starr, others perform at Nigerian Idol Grand Finale |url=https://punchng.com/ice-prince-ayra-starr-others-perform-at-nigrian-idol-grand-finale/ |access-date=27 July 2021 |date=11 July 2021 |newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> On 6 August 2021, her debut studio album titled ''[[19 & Dangerous]]'' was released. The album marked her first time recording alongside guest artists such as [[Fousheé]] and [[CKay]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Set To Release Visual For "Beggie Beggie" with Ckay |url=https://wapbeatz.com/news/ayra-starr-set-to-release-visual-for-beggie-beggie/ |work=wapBeatz.com |access-date=28 January 2022 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190332/https://wapbeatz.com/news/ayra-starr-set-to-release-visual-for-beggie-beggie/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It included two top forty hits on the ''[[TurnTable charts|TurnTable]]'' Top 50 and Starr ranked number two on ''Billboard''{{'}}s [[Next Big Sound]].<ref name="NBS" /> Her highest chart position was with "[[Bloody Samaritan]]," which became Aderibigbe's first number-one single on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|first=Steven|last=Mike|date=6 August 2021|title=Ayra Starr 19 & Dangerous Album|work=ivoryMP3|url=https://ivorymp3.com/ayra-starr-19-dangerous-album/|access-date=10 August 2021|archive-date=28 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190331/https://ivorymp3.com/ayra-starr-19-dangerous-album/|url-status=live}}</ref>  She was concurrently featured on "in the light," a track on [[Johnny Drille]]'s ''[[Before We Fall Asleep]]''. Starr was nominated for the "Best Newcomer Award" at the [[8th African Muzik Magazine Awards]] in October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-14 |title=African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021: All the winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-muzik-magazine-awards-2021-all-winners |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>


In September 2022, Aderibigbe released the song "Rush" as part of the deluxe edition of ''19 & Dangerous''.{{cite news |date=2022-09-16 |title=Ayra Starr Releases "Rush" Her First Single Of The Year |url=https://guardian.ng/life/ayra-starr-releases-rush-her-first-single-of-the-year/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=2024-05-01 |newspaper=The Guardian}} The song charted in several territories, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.<ref name=":0" /> "Rush" earned Aderibigbe her nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.<ref name=":1" />{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr's "Rush" To The Top: The Afrobeats Singer On Numerology, The Male Gaze & The Power Of Kelly Rowland |url=https://grammy.com/news/ayra-starr-interview-2024-grammys-best-african-music-performance-videos |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=grammy.com}} On 10 November 2022, Aderibigbe was featured on "2 Sugar," a track from Wizkid's fifth studio album ''More Love, Less Ego.'' The song reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Trending, and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.{{cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=2022-11-22 |title=Wizkid Dominates With Top Four Spots on Hot Trending Songs Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/wizkid-2-sugar-hot-trending-songs-chart-1235175682/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |magazine=Billboard}}  
In September 2022, Aderibigbe released the song "[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]" as part of the deluxe edition of ''[[19 & Dangerous]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-09-16 |title=Ayra Starr Releases "Rush" Her First Single Of The Year |url=https://guardian.ng/life/ayra-starr-releases-rush-her-first-single-of-the-year/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=2024-05-01 |newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The song charted in several territories, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.<ref name=":0" /> "Rush" earned Aderibigbe her nomination at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance|Best African Music Performance]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayra Starr's "Rush" To The Top: The Afrobeats Singer On Numerology, The Male Gaze & The Power Of Kelly Rowland {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://grammy.com/news/ayra-starr-interview-2024-grammys-best-african-music-performance-videos |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> On 10 November 2022, Aderibigbe was featured on "2 Sugar," a track from [[Wizkid]]'s fifth studio album ''[[More Love, Less Ego]].'' The song reached number 1 on [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'''s Hot Trending]], and debuted at number 5 on the [[Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs|''Billboard'' U.S. Afrobeats Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=2022-11-22 |title=Wizkid Dominates With Top Four Spots on Hot Trending Songs Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/wizkid-2-sugar-hot-trending-songs-chart-1235175682/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>


In March 2023, she was credited on ''Creed III's'' soundtrack with "Ogogoro".<ref name="Aliyu">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr gushes as her song gets featured in Hollywood's, Creed III|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/ayra-starr-gushes-as-her-song-gets-featured-in-hollywoods-creed-iii/ |access-date=4 March 2023 |date=4 March 2023|newspaper=Nigerian Tribune}}{{cite web |title=Nigerian singer Ayra Starr names Cristiano Ronaldo among her idols|url=https://soccerbrief.co.uk/nigerian-singer-ayra-starr-names-cristiano-ronaldo-among-her-idols/|date=2023-06-20|access-date=2023-06-20 |website=SoccerBrief.co.uk}} Shortly after this, in July 2023, she announced her first headlining world tour, 21: The World Tour, with 40 stops across North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr Announces First Headlining World Tour / Reveals Dates |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/07/ayra-starr-announces-first-headlining-world-tour-reveals-dates/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}} The lead single from her next album, "Rhythm & Blues," was released in September 2023, exploring themes of romance and vulnerability.<ref name="RhythmBlues">{{cite news |last1=Schube |first1=Will |title=Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr Shares New Single ‘Rhythm And Blues’ |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/ayra-starr-rhythm-and-blues/ |access-date=25 January 2026 |work=uDiscover Music |date=14 September 2023}} She was also featured on the David Guetta song "Big FU," along with rapper Lil Durk, which reached No. 23 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201082356/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2023-12-01|title=Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs|magazine=Billboard|date=1 December 2023|accessdate=10 February 2024}} and No. 18 on New Zealand Top 40 charts.{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-11-03|title=David Guetta dévoile un nouveau morceau "Big FU"|work=NZ Top 40|access-date=10 February 2024}}
In March 2023, she was credited on ''[[Creed III]]'s'' soundtrack with "Ogogoro".<ref name="Aliyu">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr gushes as her song gets featured in Hollywood's, Creed III|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/ayra-starr-gushes-as-her-song-gets-featured-in-hollywoods-creed-iii/ |access-date=4 March 2023 |date=4 March 2023|newspaper=[[Nigerian Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian singer Ayra Starr names Cristiano Ronaldo among her idols|url=https://soccerbrief.co.uk/nigerian-singer-ayra-starr-names-cristiano-ronaldo-among-her-idols/|date=2023-06-20|access-date=2023-06-20 |website=SoccerBrief.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref> Shortly after this, in July 2023, she announced her first headlining world tour, [[21: The World Tour]], with 40 stops across [[North America]], [[Europe]], [[Africa]], and [[Australia]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Ayra Starr Announces First Headlining World Tour / Reveals Dates – That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/07/ayra-starr-announces-first-headlining-world-tour-reveals-dates/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> The lead single from her next album, "[[Rhythm & Blues (Ayra Starr song)|Rhythm & Blues]]," was released in September 2023, exploring themes of romance and vulnerability.<ref name="RhythmBlues">{{cite news |last1=Schube |first1=Will |title=Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr Shares New Single ‘Rhythm And Blues’ |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/ayra-starr-rhythm-and-blues/ |access-date=25 January 2026 |work=uDiscover Music |date=14 September 2023}}</ref> She was also featured on the [[David Guetta]] song "[[Big FU]]," along with rapper [[Lil Durk]], which reached No. 23 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201082356/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-u-s-afrobeats-songs/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2023-12-01|title=Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] (Archived)|date=1 December 2023|accessdate=10 February 2024}}</ref> and No. 18 on [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|New Zealand Top 40]] charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-11-03|title=David Guetta dévoile un nouveau morceau "Big FU"|work=[[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Top 40]]|access-date=10 February 2024}}</ref>


===2024–2025: ''The Year I Turned 21'' and international expansion===
===2024–2025: ''The Year I Turned 21'' and international expansion===
The album's second single, "Commas," was released on 2 February 2024.{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr's New Single Has Her Staying Focused On Her "Commas" |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/ayra-starr-commas-new-single/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=www.okayafrica.com}} In April, Jamaican record producer Rvssian released "Santa," a collaboration with Aderibigbe and reggaeton artist Rauw Alejandro.{{cite web |last=Staff |first=LaMezcla |date=2024-04-08 |title=Rvssian Rauw Alejandro & Ayra Starr Release New Single "Santa" |url=https://lamezcla.com/rvssian-rauw-alejandro-ayra-starr-release-new-single-santa/ |access-date=2024-05-01}} The track made Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to reach 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify.{{cite web |date=2024-04-30 |title=Ayra Starr reaches 2 career milestones on Spotify |url=https://www.pkauto.ca/post/op49500cd11/ |access-date=2024-05-01}}  
[[File:Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr during a radio interview at Ultima Studios in Lekki, Lagos where she spoke about her song "Commas". She is wearing a Honda–Supreme top.jpg|thumb|left|Aderibigbe during a 2024 radio interview at Ultima Studios in [[Lekki]], where she spoke about her song "[[Commas (Ayra Starr song)|Commas]]".]]
The album's second single, "[[Commas (Ayra Starr song)|Commas]]," was released on 2 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayra Starr's New Single Has Her Staying Focused On Her "Commas" – Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/ayra-starr-commas-new-single/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=www.okayafrica.com |language=en}}</ref> In April, Jamaican record producer [[Rvssian]] released "[[Santa (song)|Santa]]," a collaboration with Aderibigbe and reggaeton artist [[Rauw Alejandro]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=LaMezcla |date=2024-04-08 |title=Rvssian Rauw Alejandro & Ayra Starr Release New Single "Santa" |url=https://lamezcla.com/rvssian-rauw-alejandro-ayra-starr-release-new-single-santa/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> The track made Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to reach 20 million monthly listeners on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-30 |title=Ayra Starr reaches 2 career milestones on Spotify |url=https://www.pkauto.ca/post/op49500cd11/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>


"Bad Vibes," featuring Seyi Vibez, was released on 10 May as the final single ahead of the album.<ref name="BadVibes">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Releases New Single "bad Vibes" Feat. Seyi Vibez |url=https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/ayra-starr-releases-new-single-bad-vibes-feat-seyi-vibez/ |access-date=25 January 2026 |work=www.universalmusic.ca |date=10 May 2024}} Aderibigbe second studio album, ''The Year I Turned 21,'' was released through Mavin Records on 31 May 2024. The album explores themes of self-discovery, love, grief, and empowerment.<ref name="Teenage Superstar">{{cite magazine |last1=Mamo |first1=Heran |title=Ayra Starr Always Dreamt of Being a 'Teenage Superstar' — At 21, She's Confident Her Music Will 'Reach All Different Parts of the World' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-album-1235696906/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |magazine=Billboard |date=30 May 2024}} The album features guest appearances from Coco Jones, Giveon, Asake, Anitta and Rauw Alejandro. Upon its release, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Nigerian Albums Chart and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 195, making Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to achieve this milestone. Pitchfork described the album as "a bold and reflective work that redefines modern Afropop."{{cite news |last1=Chokrane |first1=Boutayna |title=Ayra Starr: The Year I Turned 21 |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |work=Pitchfork}} Billboard praised the album for its "universal themes of growth and ambition that resonate across cultures."{{cite magazine |last1=Denis |first1=Kyle |title=A Star(r) Comes of Age: Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' Scoffs at the Sophomore Slump (Critic's Take) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-album-review-1235702446/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |magazine=Billboard |date=6 June 2024}}  
"[[Bad Vibes (song)|Bad Vibes]]," featuring [[Seyi Vibez]], was released on 10 May as the final single ahead of the album.<ref name="BadVibes">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Releases New Single “bad Vibes” Feat. Seyi Vibez |url=https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/ayra-starr-releases-new-single-bad-vibes-feat-seyi-vibez/ |access-date=25 January 2026 |work=www.universalmusic.ca |date=10 May 2024}}</ref> Aderibigbe second studio album, ''[[The Year I Turned 21]],'' was released through Mavin Records on 31 May 2024. The album explores themes of self-discovery, love, grief, and empowerment.<ref name="Teenage Superstar">{{cite magazine |last1=Mamo |first1=Heran |title=Ayra Starr Always Dreamt of Being a 'Teenage Superstar' — At 21, She's Confident Her Music Will 'Reach All Different Parts of the World' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-album-1235696906/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |magazine=Billboard |date=30 May 2024}}</ref> The album features guest appearances from [[Coco Jones]], [[Giveon]], [[Asake]], [[Anitta (singer)|Anitta]] and Rauw Alejandro. Upon its release, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Nigerian Albums Chart and entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at No. 195, making Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to achieve this milestone. ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' described the album as "a bold and reflective work that redefines modern Afropop."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chokrane |first1=Boutayna |title=Ayra Starr: The Year I Turned 21 |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |work=Pitchfork}}</ref> ''Billboard'' praised the album for its "universal themes of growth and ambition that resonate across cultures."<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Denis |first1=Kyle |title=A Star(r) Comes of Age: Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' Scoffs at the Sophomore Slump (Critic's Take) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-album-review-1235702446/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |magazine=Billboard |date=6 June 2024}}</ref>


Following the album's release, she served as an opening act for Chris Brown's 2024 11:11 Tour across 26 North American cities from June to August. In June 2024, Starr made history as the first African female artist to perform on Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage.<ref name="Glastonbury">{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Mark |title=Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11vjg2y1vo |access-date=9 November 2025 |work=www.bbc.com |date=25 June 2024}} She also headlined Afro Nation Detroit in August.{{cite news |last1=Claxton |first1=Christopher |title=Afrobeats to the World: 4 Best Moments at Afro Nation Detroit |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/afro-nation-detroit-2024-recap-best-moments/rb-meets-afrobeats-with-partynextdoor/ |access-date=9 November 2025 |work=Billboard |date=19 August 2024}} She collaborated with Coldplay on the song "Good Feelings" from their album ''Moon Music'' and was a supporting act for the band's Music of the Spheres World Tour in Australia and New Zealand.
Following the album's release, she served as an opening act for [[Chris Brown]]'s 2024 11:11 Tour across 26 North American cities from June to August. In June 2024, Starr made history as the first African female artist to perform on [[Glastonbury Festival]]'s Pyramid Stage.<ref name="Glastonbury">{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Mark |title=Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11vjg2y1vo |access-date=9 November 2025 |work=www.bbc.com |date=25 June 2024}}</ref> She also headlined [[Afro Nation]] Detroit in August.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Claxton |first1=Christopher |title=Afrobeats to the World: 4 Best Moments at Afro Nation Detroit |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/afro-nation-detroit-2024-recap-best-moments/rb-meets-afrobeats-with-partynextdoor/ |access-date=9 November 2025 |work=Billboard |date=19 August 2024}}</ref>  She collaborated with [[Coldplay]] on the song "[[Good Feelings (Coldplay song)|Good Feelings]]" from their album ''[[Moon Music]]'' and was a supporting act for the band's [[Music of the Spheres World Tour]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]].


In February 2025, Aderibigbe released "All The Love".<ref name="uproxx">{{cite news |last1=Pointer |first1=Flisadam |title=Ayra Starr Has 'All The Love' To Give On Her Affirming New Single |url=https://uproxx.com/music/ayra-starr-all-the-love-lyric-video/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=UPROXX |date=11 February 2025}} That same month she won Best African Music Act at the MOBO Awards.<ref name="Mobos">{{cite news |last1=Baisie |first1=Seli |title=MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr makes history as first woman to win Best African Act |url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/ayra-starr-2/2025/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=Ghana Broadcasting Corporation |date=19 February 2025}} On 25 April, she released "Gimme Dat" featuring Wizkid, which pays homage to Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige's "911". In June, Aderibigbe won her first BET Award for Best International Act.<ref name="Betawards25">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr makes history with first BET award for Best International Act |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/ayra-starr-makes-history-with-first-bet-award-for-best-international-act/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 October 2025 |date=10 June 2025|newspaper=Vanguard}} Her Summer 2025 Tour kicked off on 20 June with a performance at Summerjam Festival in New Jersey. In mid-July, Aderibigbe signed an international management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation while remaining signed to Mavin Records for music releases.{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr signs management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation |url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/ayra-starr/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 October 2025 |date=17 July 2025|newspaper=Vanguard}} On 25 July, she released "Hot Body", which Billboard called a "steamy slow-wine groove".{{cite web |last1=Rys |first1=Heran Mamo, Dan |title=African Fresh Picks: Tyla & Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Odeal, Burna Boy, Asake & Tiakola, Fireboy DML & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/best-new-african-songs-tyla-wizkid-ayra-starr-burna-boy-1236031172/ |website=Billboard |access-date=20 October 2025 |date=30 July 2025}}   
In February 2025, Aderibigbe released "[[All the Love (Ayra Starr song)|All The Love]]".<ref name="uproxx">{{cite news |last1=Pointer |first1=Flisadam |title=Ayra Starr Has 'All The Love' To Give On Her Affirming New Single |url=https://uproxx.com/music/ayra-starr-all-the-love-lyric-video/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=[[UPROXX]] |date=11 February 2025}}</ref> That same month she won [[MOBO Awards 2025|Best African Music Act]] at the [[MOBO Awards]].<ref name="Mobos">{{cite news |last1=Baisie |first1=Seli |title=MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr makes history as first woman to win Best African Act |url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/ayra-starr-2/2025/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=Ghana Broadcasting Corporation |date=19 February 2025}}</ref> On 25 April, she released "[[Gimme Dat (song)|Gimme Dat]]" featuring [[Wizkid]], which pays homage to [[Wyclef Jean]] and [[Mary J. Blige]]'s [[911 (Wyclef Jean song)|"911"]]. In June, Aderibigbe won her first [[BET Award for Best International Act]].<ref name="Betawards25">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr makes history with first BET award for Best International Act |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/ayra-starr-makes-history-with-first-bet-award-for-best-international-act/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 October 2025 |date=10 June 2025|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> Her Summer 2025 Tour kicked off on 20 June with a performance at [[Summer Jam (festival)|Summerjam Festival]] in [[New Jersey]]. In mid-July, Aderibigbe signed an international management deal with [[Jay-Z]]'s [[Roc Nation]] while remaining signed to [[Mavin Records]] for music releases.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr signs management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation |url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/ayra-starr/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=20 October 2025 |date=17 July 2025|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> On 25 July, she released "[[Hot Body]]", which ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' called a "steamy slow-wine groove".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rys |first1=Heran Mamo, Dan |title=African Fresh Picks: Tyla & Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Odeal, Burna Boy, Asake & Tiakola, Fireboy DML & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/best-new-african-songs-tyla-wizkid-ayra-starr-burna-boy-1236031172/ |website=Billboard |access-date=20 October 2025 |date=30 July 2025}}</ref>  
 
On 27 September, Aderibigbe performed at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park.{{cite web |title=Watch The Weeknd, Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and Camilo Perform at the Global Citizen Festival on September 27 |url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/enquiries/press/2025/watch-the-weeknd-shakira-tyla-ayra-starr-mariah-the-scientist-an/ |website=Global Citizen |access-date=20 October 2025}} During her performance, Aderibigbe brought out her labelmate Rema as a surprise guest, and they performed "Rush" together.{{cite web |title=Shakira, Cardi B, ROSÉ, Tyla, Rema, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo & Elyanna Light Up the 2025 Global Citizen Festival |url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/enquiries/press/2025/shakira-cardi-b-rose-tyla-rema-ayra-starr-mariah-the-scientist-c/ |website=Global Citizen |access-date=20 October 2025}} Following the performance, Aderibigbe and Rema released their first official collaboration as co-lead artists titled "Who's Dat Girl" on 17 October. {{cite news |last1=Farrell |first1=Margaret |title=Ayra Starr & Rema Share New Single "Who's Dat Girl?" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2326796/ayra-starr-rema-whos-dat-girl/music/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=Stereogum |date=17 October 2025}} In November 2025, she headlined the Tidal Rave Festival at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, becoming the first major non-Ghanaian artist to headline the event.{{cite web |date=2025-10-30 |title=Ayra Starr to headline 2025 Tidal Rave Festival |url=https://www.adomonline.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-2025-tidal-rave-festival/ |access-date=2026-04-19}}{{cite web |date=2025-11-12 |title=Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, others to headline Tidal Rave Festival 2025 - Ghana Weekend |url=https://ghanaweekend.com/2025/11/12/ayra-starr-black-sherif-others-to-headline-tidal-rave-festival-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19}}


On 27 September, Aderibigbe performed at the [[Global Citizen Festival]] in New York City's [[Central Park]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch The Weeknd, Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, and Camilo Perform at the Global Citizen Festival on September 27 |url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/enquiries/press/2025/watch-the-weeknd-shakira-tyla-ayra-starr-mariah-the-scientist-an/ |website=Global Citizen |access-date=20 October 2025 |language=en}}</ref> During her performance, Aderibigbe brought out her labelmate [[Rema (musician)|Rema]] as a surprise guest, and they performed "[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]" together.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shakira, Cardi B, ROSÉ, Tyla, Rema, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo & Elyanna Light Up the 2025 Global Citizen Festival |url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/enquiries/press/2025/shakira-cardi-b-rose-tyla-rema-ayra-starr-mariah-the-scientist-c/ |website=Global Citizen |access-date=20 October 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Following the performance, Aderibigbe and Rema released their first official collaboration as co-lead artists titled "[[Who's Dat Girl]]" on 17 October. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Farrell |first1=Margaret |title=Ayra Starr & Rema Share New Single "Who's Dat Girl?" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2326796/ayra-starr-rema-whos-dat-girl/music/ |access-date=20 October 2025 |work=[[Stereogum]] |date=17 October 2025 |language=en}}</ref> In November 2025, she headlined the [[Tidal Rave Festival]] at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in [[Accra]], becoming the first major non-Ghanaian artist to headline the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-30 |title=Ayra Starr to headline 2025 Tidal Rave Festival |url=https://www.adomonline.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-2025-tidal-rave-festival/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-12 |title=Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, others to headline Tidal Rave Festival 2025 - Ghana Weekend |url=https://ghanaweekend.com/2025/11/12/ayra-starr-black-sherif-others-to-headline-tidal-rave-festival-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>
===2026–present: ''Starr Girl''===
===2026–present: ''Starr Girl''===
In January 2026, she was announced as a contributing artist on the original motion picture soundtrack for ''GOAT'', an animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation, appearing on the track "Brought the Family", a collaboration with Jon Bellion.<ref name="Goat">{{cite news |title=GOAT Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Details Announced |url=https://www.antimusic.com/p/26/p0115goat_original_motion_picture_soundtrack_details_announced.shtml |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=antimusic.com |date=15 January 2026}}<ref name="Brought the Family">{{cite web |title=When will Jon Bellion &amp; Ayra Starr release "BROUGHT THE FAMILY"? |url=https://genius.com/Jon-bellion-and-ayra-starr-brought-the-family-lyrics/q/release-date |website=Genius |access-date=16 January 2026}} Aderibigbe was featured in Spotify's "Our Frequency" zine Issue 033, where she discussed her aspirations and confirmed she was working on her third studio album, expected later in the year.<ref name="Thirdalbum">{{cite news |last1=Ben |first1=David |title=Ayra Starr Says She’s Ready To Release Her Album in 2026 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/ayra-starr-third-album-2026012209005401260 |access-date=24 January 2026 |date=22 January 2026 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}} In February 2026, she was added to the lineup for BRED Abu Dhabi's fourth edition at Yas Marina Circuit.<ref name="Bred Abu">{{cite news |last1=Wagner |first1=Leonie |title=BRED Abu Dhabi adds Bryson Tiller and Ayra Starr to 2026 line-up |url=https://whatson.ae/2026/02/bred-abu-dhabi-adds-bryson-tiller-and-ayra-starr-to-2026-line-up/ |access-date=17 February 2026 |work=What's On |date=16 February 2026}} She provided a verse for the remix of "Mon Bébé" by French artist RnBoi.<ref name="Monbebe">{{cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=New Music Friday Featuring Songs From Ayo Maff, Ayra Starr, Mavo |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/new-music-friday-featuring-songs-from-ayo-maff-ayra-starr-mavo-2026022014265784826 |access-date=21 February 2026 |date=20 February 2026 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}} In March 2026, she released her single "Where Do We Go"{{cite web |last=Hussain |first=Shahzaib |date=2026-03-06 |title=Ayra Starr Shares New Single 'Where Do We Go' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/arya-starr-shares-new-single-where-do-we-go/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Clash Magazine}} and appeared on the song "Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)" from Angélique Kidjo's 2026 album ''Hope!!''.<ref name="TheNetNG">{{cite news |last1=Adeyanju |first1=Adedeji |title=Ayra Starr, Davido, Quavo to feature on Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Hope’ album, to be released April 24 |url=https://thenet.ng/ayra-starr-davido-quavo-to-feature-on-angelique-kidjos-hope-album-to-be-released-april-24/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=10 March 2026 |date=5 March 2026|newspaper=The NET}} On 26 March 2026, she won Best International Act at the MOBO Awards, becoming the first African artist to win the category in consecutive years.<ref name="Mobos261">{{cite news |last1=Akhimien |first1=Nosakhale |title=Again, Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/27/again-ayra-starr-wins-best-international-act-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=28 March 2026 |work=Channels Television |date=27 March 2026}}<ref name="Mobos26">{{cite news |last1=Dunworth |first1=Liberty |title=Olivia Dean triumphs again at MOBO Awards – check out the full winners list here |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/olivia-dean-triumphs-again-at-mobo-awards-check-out-the-full-winners-list-here-3936976 |access-date=28 March 2026 |work=NME |date=27 March 2026}}  
In January 2026, she was announced as a contributing artist on the [[Soundtrack|original motion picture soundtrack]] for ''[[Goat (2026 film)|GOAT]]'', an [[animated film]] produced by [[Sony Pictures Animation]], appearing on the track "Brought the Family", a collaboration with [[Jon Bellion]].<ref name="Goat">{{cite news |title=GOAT Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Details Announced |url=https://www.antimusic.com/p/26/p0115goat_original_motion_picture_soundtrack_details_announced.shtml |access-date=16 January 2026 |work=antimusic.com |date=15 January 2026 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Brought the Family">{{cite web |title=When will Jon Bellion &amp; Ayra Starr release “BROUGHT THE FAMILY”? |url=https://genius.com/Jon-bellion-and-ayra-starr-brought-the-family-lyrics/q/release-date |website=Genius |access-date=16 January 2026}}</ref> Aderibigbe was featured in Spotify's "Our Frequency" zine Issue 033, where she discussed her aspirations and confirmed she was working on her third studio album, expected later in the year.<ref name="Thirdalbum">{{cite news |last1=Ben |first1=David |title=Ayra Starr Says She’s Ready To Release Her Album in 2026 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/ayra-starr-third-album-2026012209005401260 |access-date=24 January 2026 |date=22 January 2026 |language=en|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref> In February 2026, she was added to the lineup for BRED Abu Dhabi's fourth edition at [[Yas Marina Circuit]].<ref name="Bred Abu">{{cite news |last1=Wagner |first1=Leonie |title=BRED Abu Dhabi adds Bryson Tiller and Ayra Starr to 2026 line-up |url=https://whatson.ae/2026/02/bred-abu-dhabi-adds-bryson-tiller-and-ayra-starr-to-2026-line-up/ |access-date=17 February 2026 |work=What's On |date=16 February 2026}}</ref> She provided a verse for the remix of "Mon Bébé" by French artist [[:fr:RnBoi|RnBoi]].<ref name="Monbebe">{{cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=New Music Friday Featuring Songs From Ayo Maff, Ayra Starr, Mavo |url=https://www.pulse.ng/story/new-music-friday-featuring-songs-from-ayo-maff-ayra-starr-mavo-2026022014265784826 |access-date=21 February 2026 |date=20 February 2026 |language=en|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref> In March 2026, she released her single "[[Where Do We Go (Ayra Starr song)|Where Do We Go]]"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hussain |first=Shahzaib |date=2026-03-06 |title=Ayra Starr Shares New Single 'Where Do We Go' {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/arya-starr-shares-new-single-where-do-we-go/ |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=Clash Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> and appeared on the song "[[Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)]]" from [[Angélique Kidjo]]'s 2026 album ''Hope!!''.<ref name="TheNetNG">{{cite news |last1=Adeyanju |first1=Adedeji |title=Ayra Starr, Davido, Quavo to feature on Angélique Kidjo’s ‘Hope’ album, to be released April 24 |url=https://thenet.ng/ayra-starr-davido-quavo-to-feature-on-angelique-kidjos-hope-album-to-be-released-april-24/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=10 March 2026 |date=5 March 2026|newspaper=[[The Netng|The NET]]}}</ref> On 26 March 2026, she won Best International Act at the [[MOBO Awards 2026|MOBO Awards]], becoming the first African artist to win the category in consecutive years.<ref name="Mobos261">{{cite news |last1=Akhimien |first1=Nosakhale |title=Again, Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/27/again-ayra-starr-wins-best-international-act-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=28 March 2026 |work=Channels Television |date=27 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Mobos26">{{cite news |last1=Dunworth |first1=Liberty |title=Olivia Dean triumphs again at MOBO Awards – check out the full winners list here |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/olivia-dean-triumphs-again-at-mobo-awards-check-out-the-full-winners-list-here-3936976 |access-date=28 March 2026 |work=NME |date=27 March 2026}}</ref>


In April 2026, Aderibigbe performed "Where Do We Go" on ''The Jennifer Hudson Show'', where she officially announced her third studio album, titled ''Starr Girl'', scheduled for release in July 2026.<ref name="Starr Girl">{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr Announces Third Album "Starr Girl" on Jennifer Hudson Show |url=https://albumtalks.com/ayra-starr-announces-third-album-starr-girl-on-jennifer-hudson-show/ |website=Album Talks |access-date=17 April 2026 |date=16 April 2026}}
In April 2026, Aderibigbe performed "Where Do We Go" on ''[[The Jennifer Hudson Show]]'', where she officially announced her third studio album, titled ''[[Starr Girl]]'', scheduled for release in July 2026.<ref name="Starr Girl">{{cite web |title=Ayra Starr Announces Third Album “Starr Girl” on Jennifer Hudson Show |url=https://albumtalks.com/ayra-starr-announces-third-album-starr-girl-on-jennifer-hudson-show/ |website=Album Talks |access-date=17 April 2026 |date=16 April 2026}}</ref>


== Artistry ==
== Artistry ==
=== Musical style ===
=== Musical style ===
Aderibigbe's sound has predominantly been categorized as Afropop and R&B, with music critics noting the dynamic nature of her range and emotional delivery.<ref name="Pulse">{{cite news |last1=Alake |first1=Motolani |title=Ayra Starr sounds like a disruptor with a soul of 'lamba' on her self-titled debut [Pulse EP Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-ayra-starr-ayra-starr-ep/xlbmdm3 |access-date=12 April 2021 |date=22 January 2021|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}<ref name="Floormag">{{cite news |last1=Chalamilla |first1=Karen |title=Ayra Starr Album Review: 19 & Dangerous |url=https://www.thefloormag.com/post/ayra-starr-album-review-19-dangerous |access-date=14 September 2021 |work=The Floor Magazine |date=9 August 2021 |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914094545/https://www.thefloormag.com/post/ayra-starr-album-review-19-dangerous |url-status=live}} Her lyrics are a mixture of English, Nigerian Pidgin English and Yoruba. She often sings about contemporary topics such as love, relationships, empowerment and freedom.<ref name="Rollingstone1" />
Aderibigbe's sound has predominantly been categorized as [[Afropop]] and [[R&B]], with music critics noting the dynamic nature of her range and emotional delivery.<ref name="Pulse">{{cite news |last1=Alake |first1=Motolani |title=Ayra Starr sounds like a disruptor with a soul of 'lamba' on her self-titled debut [Pulse EP Review] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-ayra-starr-ayra-starr-ep/xlbmdm3 |access-date=12 April 2021 |date=22 January 2021|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref><ref name="Floormag">{{cite news |last1=Chalamilla |first1=Karen |title=Ayra Starr Album Review: 19 & Dangerous {{!}} THE FLOOR MAG |url=https://www.thefloormag.com/post/ayra-starr-album-review-19-dangerous |access-date=14 September 2021 |work=The Floor Magazine |date=9 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914094545/https://www.thefloormag.com/post/ayra-starr-album-review-19-dangerous |url-status=live }}</ref> Her lyrics are a mixture of [[English language|English]], [[Nigerian Pidgin|Nigerian Pidgin English]] and [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]]. She often sings about contemporary topics such as love, relationships, empowerment and freedom.<ref name="Rollingstone1" />


Her album ''19 & Dangerous'' explored mainly Afropop and R&B, but also introduced influences from neo-soul, jazz, and EDM. Critics praised her genre-fluid approach, with Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of ''Music in Africa'' noting that she "can work across genres while not quite sounding like anybody else."<ref name="MusicInAfrica">{{cite news |last1=Aigbokhaevbolo |first1=Oris |title=19 and Dangerous: Ayra Starr unifies alté and mainstream Afrobeats |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/19-and-dangerous-ayra-starr-unifies-alte-and-mainstream-afrobeats |access-date=14 September 2021 |work=Music in Africa |date=7 August 2021 |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914100230/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/19-and-dangerous-ayra-starr-unifies-alte-and-mainstream-afrobeats |url-status=live}} This versatility is also exemplified in her second studio album, ''The Year I Turned 21''.<ref name="African Folder">{{cite news |last1=Ademola |first1=Bisi |title=The Year I Turned 21 By Ayra Starr: Not 19 But Still Dangerous|url=https://africanfolder.com/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-review/ |access-date=1 June 2024 |work=African Folder |date= 1 June 2024}}<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news |last1=Morris |first1=Kadish |title=Ayra Starr: The Year I Turned 21 review – magnetic Afrobeats|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/31/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-review-magnetic-afrobeats |access-date=1 June 2024 |work=The Guardian |date= 31 May 2024}} ''The Year I Turned 21'' adopts a more introspective tone than her previous work, navigating themes of self-discovery and independence.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria">{{cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' is simply incredible [Review]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-review-of-afrobeats-star-ayra-starrs-the-year-i-turned-21-album/l1nz6d8 |access-date=1 June 2024 |date= 31 May 2024 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}  
Her album ''[[19 & Dangerous]]'' explored mainly [[Afropop]] and [[R&B]], but also introduced influences from [[neo-soul]], [[jazz]], and [[Electronic Dance Music|EDM]]. Critics praised her genre-fluid approach, with Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of ''Music in Africa'' noting that she "can work across genres while not quite sounding like anybody else."<ref name="MusicInAfrica">{{cite news |last1=Aigbokhaevbolo |first1=Oris |title=19 and Dangerous: Ayra Starr unifies alté and mainstream Afrobeats |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/19-and-dangerous-ayra-starr-unifies-alte-and-mainstream-afrobeats |access-date=14 September 2021 |work=Music in Africa |date=7 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914100230/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/19-and-dangerous-ayra-starr-unifies-alte-and-mainstream-afrobeats |url-status=live }}</ref> This versatility is also exemplified in her second studio album, ''[[The Year I Turned 21]]''.<ref name="African Folder">{{cite news |last1=Ademola |first1=Bisi |title=The Year I Turned 21 By Ayra Starr: Not 19 But Still Dangerous|url=https://africanfolder.com/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-review/ |access-date=1 June 2024 |work=African Folder |date= 1 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news |last1=Morris |first1=Kadish |title=Ayra Starr: The Year I Turned 21 review – magnetic Afrobeats|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/31/ayra-starr-the-year-i-turned-21-review-magnetic-afrobeats |access-date=1 June 2024 |work=The Guardian |date= 31 May 2024 |language=en}}</ref> ''The Year I Turned 21'' adopts a more introspective tone than her previous work, navigating themes of self-discovery and independence.<ref name="Pulse Nigeria">{{cite news |last1=Adebiyi |first1=Adeayo |title=Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' is simply incredible [Review]|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-review-of-afrobeats-star-ayra-starrs-the-year-i-turned-21-album/l1nz6d8 |access-date=1 June 2024 |date= 31 May 2024 |language=en|newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref>


=== Influences ===
=== Influences ===
Aderibigbe grew up in a musically inclined family. She considers her mother, a former singer, and her brother Dami, a guitarist and songwriter, as her earliest inspirations for her interest in a music career.<ref name="eighteenmag">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr |url=http://1883magazine.com/ayra-starr/ |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=1883 Magazine |date=25 February 2021 |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413083834/http://1883magazine.com/ayra-starr/ |url-status=live}}  
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Aderibigbe grew up in a musically inclined family. She considers her mother, a former singer, and her brother Dami, a guitarist and songwriter, as her earliest inspirations for her interest in a music career.<ref name="eighteenmag">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr |url=http://1883magazine.com/ayra-starr/ |access-date=13 April 2021 |work=1883 Magazine |date=25 February 2021 |archive-date=13 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413083834/http://1883magazine.com/ayra-starr/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In her interviews, she has stated that throughout her childhood she had a wide range of musical influences primarily including Beyoncé and Rihanna<ref name="ayrarevolt30">{{cite news |last1=Nwanji |first1=Ngozi |date=30 July 2024 |title=Did you know Ayra Starr learned how to sing from YouTube? |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/13-facts-you-might-not-have-known-about-ayra-starr |access-date=27 October 2025 |work=REVOLT}} She has called herself a "Disney girl," recalling how she would regularly watch Disney Channel shows, mainly ''Hannah Montana'', while aspiring to become "the Nigerian Hannah Montana." The Disney film ''Let It Shine'' and its lead female co-star Coco Jones also left a lasting impression on Aderibigbe's early creative development.<ref name="Disney11">{{cite news |last1=Shannon |first1=Delisa |title=Coco Jones and Ayra Starr Collaborated on a Standout Track. Now, They're Sitting Down to Unpack Their Lives |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/coco-jones-ayra-starr-woman-commando-stardom-new-music-1235131189/ |access-date=27 October 2025 |work=Rolling Stone |date=24 October 2024}}  
In her interviews, she has stated that throughout her childhood she had a wide range of musical influences primarily including [[Beyoncé]] and [[Rihanna]]<ref name="ayrarevolt30">{{cite news |last1=Nwanji |first1=Ngozi |date=30 July 2024 |title=Did you know Ayra Starr learned how to sing from YouTube? |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/13-facts-you-might-not-have-known-about-ayra-starr |access-date=27 October 2025 |work=REVOLT}}</ref> She has called herself a "Disney girl," recalling how she would regularly watch [[Disney Channel]] shows, mainly ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', while aspiring to become "the Nigerian Hannah Montana." The Disney film ''[[Let It Shine (film)|Let It Shine]]'' and its lead female co-star [[Coco Jones]] also left a lasting impression on Aderibigbe's early creative development.<ref name="Disney11">{{cite news |last1=Shannon |first1=Delisa |title=Coco Jones and Ayra Starr Collaborated on a Standout Track. Now, They're Sitting Down to Unpack Their Lives |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/coco-jones-ayra-starr-woman-commando-stardom-new-music-1235131189/ |access-date=27 October 2025 |work=Rolling Stone |date=24 October 2024}}</ref>


Following the success of "Bloody Samaritan" in 2021, Aderibigbe developed a mentorship relationship with Kelly Rowland, who joined the song's remix after it gained traction in the UK.{{cite news |last1=Okusanya |first1=Emanuel |title=Meet Ayra Starr: Fast-Rising Afropop Singer Who's Always Known She's a 'Sabi Girl' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/meet-ayra-starr-fast-rising-194503973.html |access-date=24 October 2025 |work=Variety via Yahoo Entertainment |date=19 April 2023}}  
Following the success of "[[Bloody Samaritan]]" in 2021, Aderibigbe developed a mentorship relationship with [[Kelly Rowland]], who joined the song's remix after it gained traction in the [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Okusanya |first1=Emanuel |title=Meet Ayra Starr: Fast-Rising Afropop Singer Who's Always Known She's a 'Sabi Girl' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/meet-ayra-starr-fast-rising-194503973.html |access-date=24 October 2025 |work=Variety via Yahoo Entertainment |date=19 April 2023}}</ref>


== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
Aderibigbe has received various music accolades. In 2022, she was named the breakout artist of the year by Nigerian Entertainment Today.<ref name="Breakoutstarr"/> In 2023, she was included in the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 in music category.<ref name="Forbes30">{{cite news |title=Tems, Ayra Starr And Others Make Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" List |url=https://guardian.ng/life/tems-ayra-starr-and-others-make-forbes-africas-30-under-30-list/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=30 November 2025 |date=4 April 2023|newspaper=The Guardian}} Spotify ranked Starr number one on its "Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists in the Last 12 Months" list in 2025, describing her as "the pop star of Afrobeats."<ref name="Spotifylist">{{cite news |title=Women of Afrobeats: A New Era of Power, Presence, and Possibility |url=https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-22/women-of-afrobeats-a-new-era-of-power-presence-and-possibility/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Spotify |date=22 September 2025}} She is also the most-streamed female artist in Nigeria, having led Spotify's year-end ranking for four consecutive years (2022–2025), and became the first artist to achieve the same standing concurrently in Ghana and Kenya during 2023 and 2024.<ref name="Spotifyrankings">{{cite news |last1=Olowookere |first1=Dipo |title=Spotify Names Ayra Starr as Most Streamed Female Artist in Nigeria |url=https://businesspost.ng/showbiz/spotify-names-ayra-starr-as-most-streamed-female-artist-in-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=5 December 2025 |date=5 December 2022 |newspaper=Business Post}}<ref name="streamingstarr">{{cite news |last1=Udugba |first1=Anthony |title=Ayra Starr becomes the most-streamed female artist on Spotify Nigeria |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ayra-starr-becomes-the-most-streamed-female-artist-on-spotify-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=5 December 2025 |date=4 December 2025|newspaper=BusinessDay}}
Aderibigbe has received various music accolades. In 2022, she was named the breakout artist of the year by ''[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]''.<ref name="Breakoutstarr"/> In 2023, she was included in the list of [[Forbes 30 Under 30|''Forbes'' 30 Under 30]] in music category.<ref name="Forbes30">{{cite news |last1=Nigeria |first1=Guardian |title=Tems, Ayra Starr And Others Make Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" List |url=https://guardian.ng/life/tems-ayra-starr-and-others-make-forbes-africas-30-under-30-list/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=30 November 2025 |date=4 April 2023|newspaper=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]}}</ref> [[Spotify]] ranked Starr number one on its "Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists in the Last 12 Months" list in 2025, describing her as "the pop star of [[Afrobeats]]."<ref name="Spotifylist">{{cite news |title=Women of Afrobeats: A New Era of Power, Presence, and Possibility |url=https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-22/women-of-afrobeats-a-new-era-of-power-presence-and-possibility/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Spotify |date=22 September 2025}}</ref> She is also the most-streamed female artist in [[Nigeria]], having led Spotify's year-end ranking for four consecutive years (2022–2025), and became the first artist to achieve the same standing concurrently in Ghana and Kenya during 2023 and 2024.<ref name="Spotifyrankings">{{cite news |last1=Olowookere |first1=Dipo |title=Spotify Names Ayra Starr as Most Streamed Female Artist in Nigeria |url=https://businesspost.ng/showbiz/spotify-names-ayra-starr-as-most-streamed-female-artist-in-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=5 December 2025 |date=5 December 2022 |language=en|newspaper=Business Post}}</ref><ref name="streamingstarr">{{cite news |last1=Udugba |first1=Anthony |title=Ayra Starr becomes the most-streamed female artist on Spotify Nigeria – Businessday NG |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ayra-starr-becomes-the-most-streamed-female-artist-on-spotify-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=5 December 2025 |date=4 December 2025|newspaper=[[BusinessDay (Nigeria)|BusinessDay]]}}</ref>


She became the first female artist in the history of the Official Nigeria Top 100 Songs to reach number one with a solo single, and later set the record for the most number-one entries on the chart by a female artist, with four chart-topping credits.<ref name="GenZchamp">{{cite news |title=Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is the voice of today's generation |url=https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2024/06/27/afrobeats-star-ayra-starr-is-the-voice-of-todays-generation/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=New Pittsburgh Courier |date=27 June 2024}}<ref name="Numberonesolo">{{cite news |last1=Oriowo |first1=Ayomide |title=Ayra Starr Becomes the First Female Artiste to Reach No. 1 on the Official Artiste Top 100 Chart in Nigeria |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/797 |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=www.turntablecharts.com |date=2 April 2023}} Her breakout single "Rush" achieved commercial success, becoming the most-streamed solo song by a Nigerian female artist on Spotify and making her the youngest African female artist to surpass 100 million views on a single YouTube video.<ref name="GenZchamp" /> The song earned multiple international certifications, including Platinum in the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and a Diamond in France.<ref name="RushtoGlory">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr clinches UK platinum certification for 'Rush' |url=https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-clinches-uk-platinum-certification-for-rush/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |date=7 May 2025|newspaper=The Punch}} Her 2023 collaboration with Ninho, "No Love", was also certified Diamond by the SNEP in France<ref name="FrenchDiam">{{cite news |title=Ninho décroche son 58ème single diamant |url=https://musique.cd/actualite/2024/09/23/ninho-decroche-son-58eme-single-diamant |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Musique |date=23 September 2024 |language=fr}} and earned her first Gold certification in Switzerland.{{cite web |title=Suche nach: Ninho |url=http://www.swisscharts.com/search_certifications.asp?search=Ninho |website=www.swisscharts.com |access-date=30 November 2025}}
She became the first female artist in the history of the [[TurnTable Top 100 Songs|Official Nigeria Top 100 Songs]] to reach number one with a solo single, and later set the record for the most number-one entries on the chart by a female artist, with four chart-topping credits.<ref name="GenZchamp">{{cite news |last1=Writer |first1=Rob Taylor Jr-Courier Staff |title=Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is the voice of today's generation |url=https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2024/06/27/afrobeats-star-ayra-starr-is-the-voice-of-todays-generation/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=New Pittsburgh Courier |date=27 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="Numberonesolo">{{cite news |last1=Oriowo |first1=Ayomide |title=Ayra Starr Becomes the First Female Artiste to Reach No. 1 on the Official Artiste Top 100 Chart in Nigeria |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/797 |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=www.turntablecharts.com |date=2 April 2023}}</ref> Her breakout single "[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]" achieved commercial success, becoming the most-streamed solo song by a Nigerian female artist on [[Spotify]] and making her the youngest African female artist to surpass 100 million views on a single YouTube video.<ref name="GenZchamp" /> The song earned multiple international certifications, including Platinum in the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Canada]] and [[New Zealand]], and a Diamond in France.<ref name="RushtoGlory">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr clinches UK platinum certification for 'Rush' |url=https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-clinches-uk-platinum-certification-for-rush/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |date=7 May 2025|newspaper=[[The Punch]]}}</ref> Her 2023 collaboration with [[Ninho]], "[[NI (album)|No Love]]", was also certified Diamond by the [[SNEP]] in France<ref name="FrenchDiam">{{cite news |title=Ninho décroche son 58ème single diamant |url=https://musique.cd/actualite/2024/09/23/ninho-decroche-son-58eme-single-diamant |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Musique |date=23 September 2024 |language=fr}}</ref> and earned her first Gold certification in [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Suche nach: Ninho |url=http://www.swisscharts.com/search_certifications.asp?search=Ninho |website=www.swisscharts.com |access-date=30 November 2025}}</ref>


"Santa" peaked within the top ten of charts in several Latin territories and made Starr the first Nigerian female artist to receive a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.<ref name="Latindiam">{{cite news |last1=Fasan |first1=Yewande |title=Ayra Starr earns RIAA Latin diamond certification with 'Santa' |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ayra-starr-earns-riaa-latin-diamond-certification-with-santa/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=30 November 2025 |date=19 July 2025 |newspaper=The Nation}} "Santa" also achieved multi-platinum status in Spain and Mexico and peaked at number one in Spain and Bolivia, while charting across Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, and the Billboard Global 200.<ref name="Billboard200globe">{{cite web |title=The Billboard Global 200 |url=https://ca.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2024-05-18 |website=ca.billboard.com |access-date=30 November 2025}} In 2024, her second album ''The Year I Turned 21'' debuted at number one on the Official Nigeria Top 100 Albums. She is the first female Nigerian artist to surpass 20 million monthly listeners on streaming platform Spotify, where the album has garnered over 1 billion cumulative streams as of September 2025, making her the 6th most globally streamed black female artist.<ref name="The49THStreet1">{{cite news |last1=Akinnimi |first1=Akintunde |title=Ayra Starr's The Year I Turned 21 Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams |url=https://the49thstreet.com/ayra-starr-surpasses-1-billion-spotify-streams/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=The49THStreet |date=20 May 2025}}<ref name="AyraStarrrankshigh">{{cite news |last1=Udugba |first1=Anthony |title=Ayra Starr ranks 6th on Spotify's top streamed black female artists |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ayra-starr-ranks-6th-on-spotifys-top-streamed-black-female-artists/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=30 November 2025 |date=12 June 2024|newspaper=BusinessDay}}
"[[Santa (song)|Santa]]" peaked within the top ten of charts in several Latin territories and made Starr the first Nigerian female artist to receive a [[RIAA certification|Latin Diamond]] certification from the [[Recording Industry Association of America]].<ref name="Latindiam">{{cite news |last1=Fasan |first1=Yewande |title=Ayra Starr earns RIAA Latin diamond certification with 'Santa' |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/ayra-starr-earns-riaa-latin-diamond-certification-with-santa/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=30 November 2025 |date=19 July 2025 |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref> "Santa" also achieved multi-platinum status in Spain and Mexico and peaked at number one in [[Spain]] and [[Bolivia]], while charting across Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, and the [[Billboard Global 200|''Billboard'' Global 200]].<ref name="Billboard200globe">{{cite web |title=The Billboard Global 200 {{!}} Top songs from more than 200 territories for the week of 2024-05-18 {{!}} Billboard Canada |url=https://ca.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2024-05-18 |website=ca.billboard.com |access-date=30 November 2025 |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, her second album ''[[The Year I Turned 21]]'' debuted at number one on the [[TurnTable Top 100 Albums|Official Nigeria Top 100 Albums]]She is the first female Nigerian artist to surpass 20 million monthly listeners on streaming platform Spotify, where the album has garnered over 1 billion cumulative streams as of September 2025, making her the 6th most globally streamed black female artist.<ref name="The49THStreet1">{{cite news |last1=Akinnimi |first1=Akintunde |title=Ayra Starr's The Year I Turned 21 Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams |url=https://the49thstreet.com/ayra-starr-surpasses-1-billion-spotify-streams/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=The49THStreet |date=20 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="AyraStarrrankshigh">{{cite news |last1=Udugba |first1=Anthony |title=Ayra Starr ranks 6th on Spotify's top streamed black female artists |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/ayra-starr-ranks-6th-on-spotifys-top-streamed-black-female-artists/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=30 November 2025 |date=12 June 2024|newspaper=[[BusinessDay (Nigeria)|BusinessDay]]}}</ref>


In 2023, she became the youngest African female artist to headline a world tour, drawing audiences across North America, Europe, and Africa.{{cite news |last1=Prudence |first1=Bushnell |title=Ayra Starr Announces Her First Worldwide Tour |url=https://news.switchtv.ke/2023/07/ayra-starr-announces-her-first-worldwide-tour/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Switch TV |date=18 July 2023}} In addition to her commercial and touring achievements, she was inducted into the Business of Fashion BoF 500, which identifies the most influential figures shaping the global fashion and creative economies.{{cite news |last1=Atume |first1=Philip |title=Ayra Starr, Tems Join BOF 500 Class of 2025 |url=https://rhythm937.com/ayra-starr-tems-join-bof-500-class-of-2025/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Rhythm FM |date=7 October 2025}}
In 2023, she became the youngest African female artist to headline a [[21: The World Tour|world tour]], drawing audiences across [[North America]], [[Europe]], and [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Prudence |first1=Bushnell |title=Ayra Starr Announces Her First Worldwide Tour – Switch News |url=https://news.switchtv.ke/2023/07/ayra-starr-announces-her-first-worldwide-tour/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Switch TV |date=18 July 2023}}</ref> In addition to her commercial and touring achievements, she was inducted into the [[Imran Amed|Business of Fashion BoF 500]], which identifies the most influential figures shaping the global fashion and creative economies.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Atume |first1=Philip |title=Ayra Starr, Tems Join BOF 500 Class of 2025 |url=https://rhythm937.com/ayra-starr-tems-join-bof-500-class-of-2025/ |access-date=30 November 2025 |work=Rhythm FM |date=7 October 2025}}</ref>


== Other ventures ==
== Other ventures ==
===Endorsements===
===Endorsements===
In September 2021, Aderibigbe became a brand ambassador for Pepsi Nigeria.   
In September 2021, Aderibigbe became a brand ambassador for [[Pepsi]] Nigeria.<ref>{{Citation |last=Starr |first=Chester G. |title=Ambassadors, Merchants, and Aristocrats |date=1974-01-01 |work=Political Intelligence in Classical Greece |pages=19–28 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004327405_004 |access-date=2024-06-23 |publisher=BRILL |doi=10.1163/9789004327405_004 |isbn=978-90-04-32740-5|url-access=subscription }}</ref>  


In March 2023, she was announced as the spokesperson for Maybelline New York across sub-Saharan Africa.{{cite news |title=MAJOR: Maybelline Taps Ayra Starr as New Sub-Saharan African Spokesperson |url=https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/maybelline-spokesmodel-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=BN Style |date=30 March 2023}}
In March 2023, she was announced as the spokesperson for [[Maybelline|Maybelline New York]] across sub-Saharan Africa.<ref>{{cite news |title=MAJOR: Maybelline Taps Ayra Starr as New Sub-Saharan African Spokesperson |url=https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/maybelline-spokesmodel-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=BN Style |date=30 March 2023}}</ref>


In February 2025, she signed an endorsement deal with New Balance alongside actor and musician Jaden Smith, becoming the face of the sportswear brand's latest campaign.{{cite web |last=Afeez |first=Ademoye |date=2025-02-14 |title=Ayra Starr bags major endorsement deal in 2025 |url=https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-endorsement-deal-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=NotjustOk}}{{cite web |last=Tee |first=Emma |date=2025-02-14 |title=Ayra Starr Secures New Endorsement Deal in 2025 |url=https://mp3bullet.ng/ayra-starr-secures-new-endorsement-deal-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Mp3Bullet}}  
In February 2025, she signed an endorsement deal with [[New Balance]] alongside actor and musician [[Jaden Smith]], becoming the face of the sportswear brand's latest campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Afeez |first=Ademoye |date=2025-02-14 |title=Ayra Starr bags major endorsement deal in 2025 |url=https://notjustok.com/news/ayra-starr-endorsement-deal-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tee |first=Emma |date=2025-02-14 |title=Ayra Starr Secures New Endorsement Deal in 2025 » |url=https://mp3bullet.ng/ayra-starr-secures-new-endorsement-deal-in-2025/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Mp3Bullet |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Fashion and magazine features ===
=== Fashion and magazine features ===
She made her runway debut in 2025 at the London Fashion Week, walking for Di Petsa and closing the show for the brand's Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.<ref name="Penshot">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Shines in Runway Debut at Dipetsa London Fashion Show |url=https://penshotpublications.com/ayra-starr-shines-in-runway-debut-at-dipetsa-london-fashion-show/ |access-date=9 December 2025 |work=Penshot Publications |date=26 February 2025}}
She made her [[Fashion show|runway]] debut in 2025 at the [[London Fashion Week]], walking for Di Petsa and closing the show for the brand's Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.<ref name="Penshot">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Shines in Runway Debut at Dipetsa London Fashion Show |url=https://penshotpublications.com/ayra-starr-shines-in-runway-debut-at-dipetsa-london-fashion-show/ |access-date=9 December 2025 |work=Penshot Publications |date=26 February 2025}}</ref>


In 2021, Aderibigbe appeared in a ''Notion'' editorial.<ref name="Notionmag">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Niall |title=Ayra Starr: Afropop's Bold New Leader |url=https://notion.online/ayra-starr-afropops-bold-new-leader-interview/ |access-date=20 November 2021 |work=Notion |date=15 November 2021}} She was on the cover and appeared in an editorial for ''Wonderland'' magazine's winter issue, as well.<ref name="Wonderlandwin">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Ascends To Greatness With Spirited Afropop |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/02/16/ayra-starr-magazine/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=Wonderland |date=16 February 2022}}
In 2021, Aderibigbe appeared in a ''[[Notion (magazine)|Notion]]'' editorial.<ref name="Notionmag">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Niall |title=Ayra Starr: Afropop's Bold New Leader {{!}} Notion Interview |url=https://notion.online/ayra-starr-afropops-bold-new-leader-interview/ |access-date=20 November 2021 |work=Notion |date=15 November 2021}}</ref> She was on the cover and appeared in an editorial for ''[[Wonderland (magazine)|Wonderland]]'' magazine's winter issue, as well.<ref name="Wonderlandwin">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr Ascends To Greatness With Spirited Afropop |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/02/16/ayra-starr-magazine/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=[[Wonderland (magazine)|Wonderland]] |date=16 February 2022}}</ref>


In July 2023, she was the cover star for ''Teen Vogue''{{'}}s inaugural "Africa's New Wave" issue alongside fellow artists BNXN and Victony.<ref name="VogueTeen">{{cite news |title=Teen Vogue Presents: Africa's New Wave |url=https://www.condenast.com/news/teen-vogue-presents-africa-s-new-wave |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=www.condenast.com |date=20 July 2023}}  
In July 2023, she was the cover star for ''[[Teen Vogue]]''{{'s}} inaugural "Africa's New Wave" issue alongside fellow artists [[BNXN]] and [[Victony]].<ref name="VogueTeen">{{cite news |title=Teen Vogue Presents: Africa's New Wave |url=https://www.condenast.com/news/teen-vogue-presents-africa-s-new-wave |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=www.condenast.com |date=20 July 2023}}</ref>


In September 2024, she appeared on the cover of ''Dazed'' Magazine's Autumn 2024 issue, photographed by Zora Sicher.<ref name="Dazed">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr: 'I wanted to be an African superstar' |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/64524/1/ayra-starr-autumn-2024-issue-african-superstar |access-date=24 October 2025 |work=Dazed |date=7 September 2024}}  
In September 2024, she appeared on the cover of ''[[Dazed]]'' Magazine's Autumn 2024 issue, photographed by Zora Sicher.<ref name="Dazed">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr: 'I wanted to be an African superstar' |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/64524/1/ayra-starr-autumn-2024-issue-african-superstar |access-date=24 October 2025 |work=Dazed |date=7 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


She has also appeared on covers for ''GQ'' South Africa,<ref name="GQsacover">{{cite news |last1=Geqiwe |first1=Anele |title=Introducing our second music issue cover star, Ayra Starr |url=https://gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/2023-05-19-introducing-our-second-music-issue-cover-star-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=GQ |date=19 May 2023}} ''Numero'',<ref name="Numerotalk">{{cite news |last1=Letonja |first1=Jana |title=In Conversation With Ayra Starr |url=https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=Numéro |date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615192609/https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-ayra-starr/ |archive-date=15 June 2024}} and ''Hunger''.<ref name="Hungermag">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr comes of age |url=https://hungermag.com/cover-stars/ayra-starr-comes-of-age |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=hungermag.com |date=3 July 2024}}
She has also appeared on covers for ''[[GQ]]'' South Africa,<ref name="GQsacover">{{cite news |last1=Geqiwe |first1=Anele |title=Introducing our second music issue cover star, Ayra Starr |url=https://gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/2023-05-19-introducing-our-second-music-issue-cover-star-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=GQ |date=19 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Numéro|Numero]]'',<ref name="Numerotalk">{{cite news |last1=Letonja |first1=Jana |title=In Conversation With Ayra Starr |url=https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-ayra-starr/ |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=Numéro |date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615192609/https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-ayra-starr/ |archive-date=15 June 2024}}</ref> and ''[[Rankin (photographer)|Hunger]]''.<ref name="Hungermag">{{cite news |title=Ayra Starr comes of age |url=https://hungermag.com/cover-stars/ayra-starr-comes-of-age |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=hungermag.com |date=3 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


===Acting===
===Acting===
In 2024, she made her acting debut in the movie ''Christmas in Lagos'', appearing as herself.{{cite news |date=2024-08-29 |title=Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr to star in Jade Osiberu's "Christmas in Lagos" |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/adekunle-gold-ayra-starr-to-star-in-jade-osiberus-christmas-in-lagos/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=2025-01-17 |newspaper=The Nation}}
In 2024, she made her acting debut in the movie ''[[Christmas in Lagos]]'', appearing as herself.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nation |first=The |date=2024-08-29 |title=Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr to star in Jade Osiberu's "Christmas in Lagos" |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/adekunle-gold-ayra-starr-to-star-in-jade-osiberus-christmas-in-lagos/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2025-01-17 |newspaper=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
In March 2025, she was announced as part of the cast of ''[[Children of Blood and Bone (film)|Children of Blood and Bone]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]]' adaptation of [[Tomi Adeyemi]]'s bestselling novel, marking her acting debut alongside [[Viola Davis]], [[Idris Elba]], and [[Cynthia Erivo]]. The [[Gina Prince-Bythewood]]-directed film wrapped production in Lagos on 2 June, with a scheduled release date of 15 January 2027.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Children of Blood and Bone movie expands star-studded cast with Amandla Stenberg, Idris Elba, Viola Davis and more |url=https://winteriscoming.net/children-of-blood-and-bone-movie-expands-cast-with-amandla-stenberg-idris-elba-viola-davis-and-more |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Winter is Coming |language=en-us}}</ref>
 
'''<big>Invited Talks</big>'''


In March 2025, she was announced as part of the cast of ''Children of Blood and Bone'', Paramount Pictures' adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel, marking her acting debut alongside Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Cynthia Erivo. The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film wrapped production in Lagos on 2 June, with a scheduled release date of 15 January 2027.{{cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Children of Blood and Bone movie expands star-studded cast with Amandla Stenberg, Idris Elba, Viola Davis and more |url=https://winteriscoming.net/children-of-blood-and-bone-movie-expands-cast-with-amandla-stenberg-idris-elba-viola-davis-and-more |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=Winter is Coming}}
On 17 April 2026, Aderibigbe delivered the opening keynote address at the 2026 Yale Africa Innovation Symposium (YAIS IV) where she spoke to students about leadership, taking risks, and pursuing creative dreams, drawing from her own journey as a young African artist. She wrote about this experience on her [https://starrgirl2.substack.com/p/i-cant-speak-for-everyone-but Substack].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Starr |first=Ayra |date=2026-05-07 |title=I can’t speak for everyone but… |url=https://starrgirl2.substack.com/p/i-cant-speak-for-everyone-but |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=Ayra Starr}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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! scope="col" |Category
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! scope="col" |Result
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! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
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! scope="row" |African Entertainment Awards USA
! scope="row" |African Entertainment Awards USA
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| Best New Artist
| Best New Artist
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="net-honours-class-of-2021">{{Cite news|title=Net Honours – The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-07|newspaper=The NET|archive-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621172630/https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="net-honours-class-of-2021">{{Cite news|title=Net Honours – The Class of 2021|url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2021-09-07|newspaper=[[The Netng|The NET]]|language=en-US|archive-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621172630/https://thenet.ng/net-honours-class-of-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | [[African Muzik Magazine Awards]]
! scope="row" | [[African Muzik Magazine Awards]]
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| Best Newcomer
| Best Newcomer
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web |last1=Ezeh |first1=Mario |title=Afrimma Nominees |date=18 May 2014 |url=https://afrimma.com/afrimma-nominees/ |publisher=AFRIMMA |access-date=17 October 2021 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015194525/https://afrimma.com/afrimma-nominees/ |url-status=live}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ezeh |first1=Mario |title=Afrimma Nominees |date=18 May 2014 |url=https://afrimma.com/afrimma-nominees/ |publisher=AFRIMMA |access-date=17 October 2021 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015194525/https://afrimma.com/afrimma-nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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! rowspan="5" |[[Mobo Awards]]
! rowspan="5" |[[Mobo Awards]]
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|Best International Act
|Best International Act
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|{{cite web |date=2026-03-28 |title=Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act At 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://afrobeatsmagazine.com/ayra-starr-wins-best-international-act-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-19}}{{cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2026-03-27 |title=FULL LIST: Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Niko Omilana win at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://guardian.ng/life/full-list-wizkid-ayra-starr-niko-omilana-win-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-28 |title=Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act At 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://afrobeatsmagazine.com/ayra-starr-wins-best-international-act-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adekunle |first=Musa |date=2026-03-27 |title=FULL LIST: Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Niko Omilana win at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://guardian.ng/life/full-list-wizkid-ayra-starr-niko-omilana-win-at-2026-mobo-awards/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Best African Music Act
|Best African Music Act
|{{Nom}}
|{{Nom}}
|{{cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Ayra Starr nominated in two categories at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/ayra-starr-nominated-two-categories-2026-mobo-awards |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=Music In Africa}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-16 |title=Ayra Starr nominated in two categories at 2026 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/ayra-starr-nominated-two-categories-2026-mobo-awards |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[MOBO Awards 2021|2021]]
| [[MOBO Awards 2021|2021]]
| Best African Music Act
| Best African Music Act
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{cite news |last1=Okonofua |first1=Odion |title=Rema and Ayra Starr nominated for the 2021 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-ayra-starr-nominated-for-the-2021-mobo-awards/znq86p3 |access-date=11 November 2021 |date=11 November 2021 |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190336/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-ayra-starr-nominated-for-the-2021-mobo-awards/znq86p3 |url-status=live |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}
| style="text-align:center;&quot;" |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Okonofua |first1=Odion |title=Rema and Ayra Starr nominated for the 2021 MOBO Awards |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-ayra-starr-nominated-for-the-2021-mobo-awards/znq86p3 |access-date=11 November 2021 |date=11 November 2021 |language=en |archive-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928190336/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-ayra-starr-nominated-for-the-2021-mobo-awards/znq86p3 |url-status=live |newspaper=[[Pulse Nigeria]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[MOBO Awards 2025|2025]]
| rowspan="2" |[[MOBO Awards 2025|2025]]
|Best African Music Act  
|Best African Music Act  
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
| rowspan="2" style=text-align:center;" |{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-mobo-awards-2025-3839156|title=Here are all the winners from the MOBO Awards 2025|first=Max|last=Pilley|website=NME|date=2025-02-18|access-date=2025-10-21}}
| rowspan="2" style=text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-mobo-awards-2025-3839156|title=Here are all the winners from the MOBO Awards 2025|first=Max|last=Pilley|website=[[NME]]|date=2025-02-18|access-date=2025-10-21}}</ref>
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|-
|Best International Act
|Best International Act
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! scope="row" rowspan="3"| Net Honours
! scope="row" rowspan="3"| Net Honours
| 2021
| 2021
| "Away"
| "[[Away (Ayra Starr song)|Away]]"
| Most Played R&B Song
| Most Played R&B Song
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|Next Rated
|Next Rated
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;"|{{cite web|title=Headies 2022: All the winners|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/headies-2022-all-winners|date=2022-09-05|first=Gabriel Myers|last=Hansen|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2023-07-04}}
|rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Headies 2022: All the winners|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/headies-2022-all-winners|date=2022-09-05|first=Gabriel Myers|last=Hansen|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2023-07-04}}</ref>
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|-
| rowspan="2" | "Beggie Beggie" <small>(feat. CKay)</small>
| rowspan="2" | "[[Beggie Beggie]]" <small>(feat. [[CKay]])</small>
| Best R&B Single
| Best R&B Single
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | "Bloody Samaritan"
| rowspan="2" | "[[Bloody Samaritan]]"
| Best Afrobeats Single of the Year
| Best Afrobeats Single of the Year
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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| {{win}}
| {{win}}
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| rowspan="2" | ''19 & Dangerous''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[19 & Dangerous]]''
| Best Afrobeats Album
| Best Afrobeats Album
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
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|-
|[[The Headies 2024|2024]]
|[[The Headies 2024|2024]]
|"Last Heartbreak Song" <small>(with Giveon)</small>
|"[[Last Heartbreak Song]]" <small>(with [[Giveon]])</small>
|Best R&B Single
|[[The Headies Award for Best R&B Single|Best R&B Single]]
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web |title=17th Headies Award Winners|url=https://theheadies.com/the-17th-headies-award-winners/|website=The Headies|date=29 April 2025|access-date=29 April 2025}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=17th Headies Award Winners|url=https://theheadies.com/the-17th-headies-award-winners/|website=The Headies|date=29 April 2025|access-date=29 April 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="8" | [[BET Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="8" | [[BET Awards]]
| [[BET Awards 2022|2022]]
| [[BET Awards 2022|2022]]
| rowspan="2" | Herself
| rowspan="2" | Herself
| Best New International Act
| [[BET Award for Best New International Act|Best New International Act]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web|title=Pheelz and Ayra Starr Make History With BET 2022 Award Nominations|url=https://tooxclusive.com/pheelz-and-ayra-starr-make-history-with-bet-2022-nominations/|work=Tooxclusive|date=7 June 2022 |access-date=2023-07-26}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Pheelz and Ayra Starr Make History With BET 2022 Award Nominations|url=https://tooxclusive.com/pheelz-and-ayra-starr-make-history-with-bet-2022-nominations/|work=Tooxclusive|date=7 June 2022 |access-date=2023-07-26}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[BET Awards 2023|2023]]
| [[BET Awards 2023|2023]]
| Best International Act
| [[BET Award for Best International Act|Best International Act]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |{{cite magazine|title=Here Are the 2023 BET Awards Winners: Full List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-bet-awards-winners-1235361054/|date=2023-06-26|first=Katie|last=Atkinson|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2023-07-26}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Here Are the 2023 BET Awards Winners: Full List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-bet-awards-winners-1235361054/|date=2023-06-26|first=Katie|last=Atkinson|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2023-07-26}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[BET Awards 2024|2024]]
| rowspan="3" |[[BET Awards 2024|2024]]
|"Commas"
|"[[Commas (Ayra Starr song)|Commas]]"
|BET Her Award
|[[BET Her Award]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/article/7nl4ms/bet-awards-2024-see-the-full-winners-list|title=BET Awards 2024: See The Full Winners List |website=BET |date=2024-07-01|access-date=2025-10-21}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/article/7nl4ms/bet-awards-2024-see-the-full-winners-list|title=BET Awards 2024: See The Full Winners List |website=BET |date=2024-07-01|access-date=2025-10-21}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |Herself
| rowspan="5" |Herself
|Best New Artist
|[[BET Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best International Act
|[[BET Award for Best International Act|Best International Act]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[BET Awards 2025|2025]]
| rowspan="3" |[[BET Awards 2025|2025]]
|Best New Artist
|[[BET Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|style="text-align:center;" |{{cite news |title=FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023 |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-asake-tobi-amusan-osimhen-nominated-for-tfaa-2023/ |newspaper=TheCable|access-date=27 September 2023 |date=26 September 2023}}{{cite web |title=Winners of the 17th Edition of The Future Awards Africa |url=https://awards.thefutureafrica.com/winners-of-the-17th-edition-of-the-future-awards-africa/ |website=The Future Awards Africa |access-date=21 October 2025 |date=30 October 2023}}
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* {{Cite news |title=FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023 |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-asake-tobi-amusan-osimhen-nominated-for-tfaa-2023/ |newspaper=[[TheCable]]|access-date=27 September 2023 |date=26 September 2023}}
* {{cite web |title=Winners of the 17th Edition of The Future Awards Africa |url=https://awards.thefutureafrica.com/winners-of-the-17th-edition-of-the-future-awards-africa/ |website=The Future Awards Africa |access-date=21 October 2025 |date=30 October 2023}}</ref>
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|"Rush"
|"[[Rush (Ayra Starr song)|Rush]]"
|Best Afrobeats
|[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video|Best Afrobeats]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |{{cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=2023-08-08 |title=Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-mtv-video-music-awards-complete-nominations-list-taylor-swift-1235386794/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |magazine=Billboard}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=2023-08-08 |title=Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-mtv-video-music-awards-complete-nominations-list-taylor-swift-1235386794/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|"2 Sugar" <small>(with Wizkid)</small>
|"[[2 Sugar]]" <small>(with [[Wizkid]])</small>
|Best Afrobeats
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|{{nom}}
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|[[2024 MTV Video Music Awards|2024]]
|[[2024 MTV Video Music Awards|2024]]
|"Last Heartbreak Song" <small>(feat. Giveon)</small>
|"Last Heartbreak Song" <small>(feat. Giveon)</small>
|Best Afrobeats
|[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video|Best Afrobeats]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
| style="text-align: center;" |{{cite web |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=2024-08-06 |title=Taylor Swift Leads MTV VMAs Nominations With 10, as Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and Eminem Also Get a Big Look |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/mtv-vmas-nominations-taylor-swift-post-malone-awards-1236096620/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=Variety}}
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=2024-08-06 |title=Taylor Swift Leads MTV VMAs Nominations With 10, as Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande and Eminem Also Get a Big Look |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/mtv-vmas-nominations-taylor-swift-post-malone-awards-1236096620/ |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/mtv-vmas-2025-winners-see-the-full-list-here/|title=MTV VMAs 2025 Winners: See the Full List Here|first=Walden|last=Green|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=2025-09-07|access-date=2025-10-21}}</ref>
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|[[66th Annual Grammy Awards|2024]]
|[[66th Annual Grammy Awards|2024]]
|"Rush"
|"Rush"
| rowspan="2" |Best African Music Performance
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|[[68th Annual Grammy Awards|2026]]
|[[68th Annual Grammy Awards|2026]]
|"Gimme Dat"
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|"Sability"
|"[[Sability]]"
|African Song of the Year
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|{{nom}}  
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/3music-awards-2024-all-winners |title=3Music Awards 2024: All the winners|date=2024-09-30|access-date=2025-10-21|work=Music in Africa}}
|rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/3music-awards-2024-all-winners |title=3Music Awards 2024: All the winners|date=2024-09-30|access-date=2025-10-21|work=Music in Africa}}</ref>
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|{{nom}}  
|rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web|title=Tyla and Ayra Starr lead Africa with four 2024 MTV EMAs nods|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-10-08|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tyla-and-ayra-starr-lead-africa-four-2024-mtv-emas-nods|first=Ano|last=Shumba|date=2024-10-08}}
|rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Tyla and Ayra Starr lead Africa with four 2024 MTV EMAs nods|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-10-08|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tyla-and-ayra-starr-lead-africa-four-2024-mtv-emas-nods|first=Ano|last=Shumba|date=2024-10-08}}</ref>
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|style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web|title=MTN Liberia Music Awards 2024: All the nominees|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mtn-liberia-music-awards-2024-all-nominees|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-10-28|first=Amadu |last=Fofana|date=2024-10-28}}  
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=MTN Liberia Music Awards 2024: All the nominees
|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mtn-liberia-music-awards-2024-all-nominees|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-10-28|first=Amadu |last=Fofana|date=2024-10-28}}</ref>
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|Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance
|Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance
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|style="text-align:center;" |{{cite web |title=The TurnTable 2024 Music Awards |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/magazine/6th/134 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=2 April 2025}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=The TurnTable 2024 Music Awards |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/magazine/6th/134 |website=TurnTable Charts |publisher=TurnTable |access-date=2 April 2025}}</ref>
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!scope="row" |AEAUSA 2024
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|"Hypé" <small>(Aya Nakamura feat. Ayra Starr)</small>
|"[[Hypé]]" <small>([[Aya Nakamura]] feat. Ayra Starr)</small>
|Best Music Video
|Best Music Video
|{{Nominated}}
|{{Nominated}}
| style="text-align: center;" |{{cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=African Entertainment Awards USA: All the winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-entertainment-awards-usa-all-winners |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Music In Africa}}
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=African Entertainment Awards USA: All the winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-entertainment-awards-usa-all-winners |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>
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! scope="row" |[[South African Music Awards]]
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| rowspan="3" |[[31st Annual South African Music Awards|2025]]
| ''The Year I Turned 21''
| ''[[The Year I Turned 21]]''
|Rest of Africa  
|Rest of Africa  
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|{{Won}}
| style="text-align: center;" |{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/embargoed-7pm-black-motion-dominates-sama31-nominations-with-four-nods-20250828-1015|title=Black Motion dominates #SAMA31 nominations with four nods|first=Constance|last=Gaanakgomo|date=2025-08-28|access-date=2025-10-21|website=News24}}
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/embargoed-7pm-black-motion-dominates-sama31-nominations-with-four-nods-20250828-1015|title=Black Motion dominates #SAMA31 nominations with four nods|first=Constance|last=Gaanakgomo|date=2025-08-28|access-date=2025-10-21|website=[[News24 (website)|News24]]}}</ref>
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|Morceau de l'année (Song of the Year)
|''Morceau de l'année'' (Song of the Year)
|{{Nominated}}
|{{Nominated}}
  |{{cite web |last=Africa |first=The Beats of |date=2025-05-14 |title=The Real Winner at Les Flammes? The Culture Itself |url=https://thebeatsofafrica.com/beats-news/awards/les-flammes-2025-cultural-impact-afro-artists-review/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Beats of Africa}}
  |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=The Beats of |date=2025-05-14 |title=The Real Winner at Les Flammes? The Culture Itself |url=https://thebeatsofafrica.com/beats-news/awards/les-flammes-2025-cultural-impact-afro-artists-review/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Beats of Africa |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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|{{Nominated}}
|{{cite web |last=Africa |first=The Beats of |date=2025-05-14 |title=The Real Winner at Les Flammes? The Culture Itself |url=https://thebeatsofafrica.com/beats-news/awards/les-flammes-2025-cultural-impact-afro-artists-review/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Beats of Africa}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=The Beats of |date=2025-05-14 |title=The Real Winner at Les Flammes? The Culture Itself |url=https://thebeatsofafrica.com/beats-news/awards/les-flammes-2025-cultural-impact-afro-artists-review/ |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=The Beats of Africa |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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== See also ==

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Background information
Birth name Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe
Born 14 June 2002 (age 24)
Cotonou, Benin
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active 2021–present
Labels
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Website [ayrastarr.com ayrastarr.com]

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe born 14 June 2002), known professionally as Ayra Starr (/ˈaɪrə_ˈstɑːr/ EYErəstar), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] She achieved international recognition in 2022 with the release of her song "Rush" which charted in several countries, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.[2] The song earned Aderibigbe a nomination for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.[3]

In early 2021, she released her self-titled debut EP and its lead single, "Away". Her debut EP was followed by the release of her debut studio album, 19 & Dangerous (2021).[4] The album appeared in year-end lists by publications such as NativeMag.[5] The lead single, "Bloody Samaritan," became the first song by a solo female artist to reach the No. 1 position in the Top 50 charts.[6] In August of that same year, Aderibigbe was ranked No. 3 on BillboardTemplate:'s Next Big Sound.[7]

In 2024, Aderibigbe released her second album, The Year I Turned 21.[8]

Aderibigbe announced that her third studio album, Starr Girl, would be released on 14 August 2026.

Life and career

Early life

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born in Benin and raised in Cotonou and Lagos, Nigeria.[9] She is of Nigerian and Yoruba heritage,[10] with both parents from Kwara State.[11] She is multilingual, knowing Yoruba, French, English, and Nigerian Pidgin.[12]

She is the second of five children. She and her older brother, Damilola, played music together during their childhood.[13]

Though she gravitated toward the arts as a teen, her father often urged her to prioritize academics.[13] She attended Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou and received a BA degree in international relations and political science.[13] Aderibigbe's mother supported her musical ambitions and reportedly encouraged her to pursue a singing career.[14]

2018–2020: Career beginnings

Aderibigbe finished in second place on the Nigerian television talent show Maltina Dance All as a child.[15] In August 2018, Aderibigbe signed with Quove Models, a Lagos-based modeling agency.[16]

In 2019, Aderibigbe started posting song covers by artists such as Andra Day and 2Face Idibia on social media.[14] The stage name "Ayra Starr" is of Arabic origin, meaning "somebody that is highly respected."[17] She also appeared in the music video for Eri Ife's song "Dear Future Wife."[18]

In December 2019, Aderibigbe uploaded an original song called "Damage" to her Instagram page. After this, Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy sent her a message expressing interest in her music and inviting her to meet.[19][20] Aderibigbe's first sessions at Mavin Studios were her introduction to professional recording. Throughout 2020, she recorded at Mavin Studios in Lagos with producers Louddaaa, Don Jazzy, and Dayogrey.[21]

2021–2023: Ayra Starr and 19 & Dangerous

File:Ayra Starr performs Rush at Shoke Shoke Festival.webm Her self-titled debut EP was released in January 2021 through Mavin Records.[22] The mixing and mastering of the EP was by Ikon, Louddaaa, and Johnny Drille. Shortly after its release, the EP became the number-one album on Nigeria iTunes and Apple Music. By March 2021, the song had racked up over 15 million streams across Spotify, YouTube, and Audiomack. The EP included the track "Away", which peaked at number four on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 and number 17 on US Billboard Top Triller Global. Its accompanying music video also debuted on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10.[23] OkayAfrica included the song in their list of The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of January 2021.[24] In early 2021, Crayon's EP Twelve A.M was released, including her as a featured artist on "In Sync."[25] She then performed for the UC Berkeley Nigerian Students Association's Olori Awards.[26]

In July 2021, Aderibigbe performed for the season finale of Nigerian Idol.[27] On 6 August 2021, her debut studio album titled 19 & Dangerous was released. The album marked her first time recording alongside guest artists such as Fousheé and CKay.[28] It included two top forty hits on the TurnTable Top 50 and Starr ranked number two on BillboardTemplate:'s Next Big Sound.[7] Her highest chart position was with "Bloody Samaritan," which became Aderibigbe's first number-one single on the chart.[29] She was concurrently featured on "in the light," a track on Johnny Drille's Before We Fall Asleep. Starr was nominated for the "Best Newcomer Award" at the 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards in October.[30]

In September 2022, Aderibigbe released the song "Rush" as part of the deluxe edition of 19 & Dangerous.[31] The song charted in several territories, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.[2] "Rush" earned Aderibigbe her nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.[3][32] On 10 November 2022, Aderibigbe was featured on "2 Sugar," a track from Wizkid's fifth studio album More Love, Less Ego. The song reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Trending, and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.[33]

In March 2023, she was credited on Creed III's soundtrack with "Ogogoro".[34][35] Shortly after this, in July 2023, she announced her first headlining world tour, 21: The World Tour, with 40 stops across North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia.[36] The lead single from her next album, "Rhythm & Blues," was released in September 2023, exploring themes of romance and vulnerability.[37] She was also featured on the David Guetta song "Big FU," along with rapper Lil Durk, which reached No. 23 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs[38] and No. 18 on New Zealand Top 40 charts.[39]

2024–2025: The Year I Turned 21 and international expansion

Aderibigbe during a 2024 radio interview at Ultima Studios in Lekki, where she spoke about her song "Commas".

The album's second single, "Commas," was released on 2 February 2024.[40] In April, Jamaican record producer Rvssian released "Santa," a collaboration with Aderibigbe and reggaeton artist Rauw Alejandro.[41] The track made Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to reach 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify.[42]

"Bad Vibes," featuring Seyi Vibez, was released on 10 May as the final single ahead of the album.[43] Aderibigbe second studio album, The Year I Turned 21, was released through Mavin Records on 31 May 2024. The album explores themes of self-discovery, love, grief, and empowerment.[44] The album features guest appearances from Coco Jones, Giveon, Asake, Anitta and Rauw Alejandro. Upon its release, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Nigerian Albums Chart and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 195, making Aderibigbe the first Nigerian female artist to achieve this milestone. Pitchfork described the album as "a bold and reflective work that redefines modern Afropop."[45] Billboard praised the album for its "universal themes of growth and ambition that resonate across cultures."[46]

Following the album's release, she served as an opening act for Chris Brown's 2024 11:11 Tour across 26 North American cities from June to August. In June 2024, Starr made history as the first African female artist to perform on Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage.[47] She also headlined Afro Nation Detroit in August.[48] She collaborated with Coldplay on the song "Good Feelings" from their album Moon Music and was a supporting act for the band's Music of the Spheres World Tour in Australia and New Zealand.

In February 2025, Aderibigbe released "All The Love".[49] That same month she won Best African Music Act at the MOBO Awards.[50] On 25 April, she released "Gimme Dat" featuring Wizkid, which pays homage to Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige's "911". In June, Aderibigbe won her first BET Award for Best International Act.[51] Her Summer 2025 Tour kicked off on 20 June with a performance at Summerjam Festival in New Jersey. In mid-July, Aderibigbe signed an international management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation while remaining signed to Mavin Records for music releases.[52] On 25 July, she released "Hot Body", which Billboard called a "steamy slow-wine groove".[53]

On 27 September, Aderibigbe performed at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park.[54] During her performance, Aderibigbe brought out her labelmate Rema as a surprise guest, and they performed "Rush" together.[55] Following the performance, Aderibigbe and Rema released their first official collaboration as co-lead artists titled "Who's Dat Girl" on 17 October. [56] In November 2025, she headlined the Tidal Rave Festival at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, becoming the first major non-Ghanaian artist to headline the event.[57][58]

2026–present: Starr Girl

In January 2026, she was announced as a contributing artist on the original motion picture soundtrack for GOAT, an animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation, appearing on the track "Brought the Family", a collaboration with Jon Bellion.[59][60] Aderibigbe was featured in Spotify's "Our Frequency" zine Issue 033, where she discussed her aspirations and confirmed she was working on her third studio album, expected later in the year.[61] In February 2026, she was added to the lineup for BRED Abu Dhabi's fourth edition at Yas Marina Circuit.[62] She provided a verse for the remix of "Mon Bébé" by French artist RnBoi.[63] In March 2026, she released her single "Where Do We Go"[64] and appeared on the song "Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)" from Angélique Kidjo's 2026 album Hope!!.[65] On 26 March 2026, she won Best International Act at the MOBO Awards, becoming the first African artist to win the category in consecutive years.[66][67]

In April 2026, Aderibigbe performed "Where Do We Go" on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she officially announced her third studio album, titled Starr Girl, scheduled for release in July 2026.[68]

Artistry

Musical style

Aderibigbe's sound has predominantly been categorized as Afropop and R&B, with music critics noting the dynamic nature of her range and emotional delivery.[69][70] Her lyrics are a mixture of English, Nigerian Pidgin English and Yoruba. She often sings about contemporary topics such as love, relationships, empowerment and freedom.[13]

Her album 19 & Dangerous explored mainly Afropop and R&B, but also introduced influences from neo-soul, jazz, and EDM. Critics praised her genre-fluid approach, with Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa noting that she "can work across genres while not quite sounding like anybody else."[71] This versatility is also exemplified in her second studio album, The Year I Turned 21.[72][73] The Year I Turned 21 adopts a more introspective tone than her previous work, navigating themes of self-discovery and independence.[74]

Influences


Aderibigbe grew up in a musically inclined family. She considers her mother, a former singer, and her brother Dami, a guitarist and songwriter, as her earliest inspirations for her interest in a music career.[75]

In her interviews, she has stated that throughout her childhood she had a wide range of musical influences primarily including Beyoncé and Rihanna[76] She has called herself a "Disney girl," recalling how she would regularly watch Disney Channel shows, mainly Hannah Montana, while aspiring to become "the Nigerian Hannah Montana." The Disney film Let It Shine and its lead female co-star Coco Jones also left a lasting impression on Aderibigbe's early creative development.[77]

Following the success of "Bloody Samaritan" in 2021, Aderibigbe developed a mentorship relationship with Kelly Rowland, who joined the song's remix after it gained traction in the UK.[78]

Achievements

Aderibigbe has received various music accolades. In 2022, she was named the breakout artist of the year by Nigerian Entertainment Today.[79] In 2023, she was included in the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 in music category.[80] Spotify ranked Starr number one on its "Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists in the Last 12 Months" list in 2025, describing her as "the pop star of Afrobeats."[81] She is also the most-streamed female artist in Nigeria, having led Spotify's year-end ranking for four consecutive years (2022–2025), and became the first artist to achieve the same standing concurrently in Ghana and Kenya during 2023 and 2024.[82][83]

She became the first female artist in the history of the Official Nigeria Top 100 Songs to reach number one with a solo single, and later set the record for the most number-one entries on the chart by a female artist, with four chart-topping credits.[84][85] Her breakout single "Rush" achieved commercial success, becoming the most-streamed solo song by a Nigerian female artist on Spotify and making her the youngest African female artist to surpass 100 million views on a single YouTube video.[84] The song earned multiple international certifications, including Platinum in the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and a Diamond in France.[86] Her 2023 collaboration with Ninho, "No Love", was also certified Diamond by the SNEP in France[87] and earned her first Gold certification in Switzerland.[88]

"Santa" peaked within the top ten of charts in several Latin territories and made Starr the first Nigerian female artist to receive a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.[89] "Santa" also achieved multi-platinum status in Spain and Mexico and peaked at number one in Spain and Bolivia, while charting across Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, and the Billboard Global 200.[90] In 2024, her second album The Year I Turned 21 debuted at number one on the Official Nigeria Top 100 AlbumsShe is the first female Nigerian artist to surpass 20 million monthly listeners on streaming platform Spotify, where the album has garnered over 1 billion cumulative streams as of September 2025, making her the 6th most globally streamed black female artist.[91][92]

In 2023, she became the youngest African female artist to headline a world tour, drawing audiences across North America, Europe, and Africa.[93] In addition to her commercial and touring achievements, she was inducted into the Business of Fashion BoF 500, which identifies the most influential figures shaping the global fashion and creative economies.[94]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In September 2021, Aderibigbe became a brand ambassador for Pepsi Nigeria.[95]

In March 2023, she was announced as the spokesperson for Maybelline New York across sub-Saharan Africa.[96]

In February 2025, she signed an endorsement deal with New Balance alongside actor and musician Jaden Smith, becoming the face of the sportswear brand's latest campaign.[97][98]

Fashion and magazine features

She made her runway debut in 2025 at the London Fashion Week, walking for Di Petsa and closing the show for the brand's Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.[99]

In 2021, Aderibigbe appeared in a Notion editorial.[100] She was on the cover and appeared in an editorial for Wonderland magazine's winter issue, as well.[101]

In July 2023, she was the cover star for Teen VogueTemplate:'s inaugural "Africa's New Wave" issue alongside fellow artists BNXN and Victony.[102]

In September 2024, she appeared on the cover of Dazed Magazine's Autumn 2024 issue, photographed by Zora Sicher.[103]

She has also appeared on covers for GQ South Africa,[104] Numero,[105] and Hunger.[106]

Acting

In 2024, she made her acting debut in the movie Christmas in Lagos, appearing as herself.[107]

In March 2025, she was announced as part of the cast of Children of Blood and Bone, Paramount Pictures' adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel, marking her acting debut alongside Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Cynthia Erivo. The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film wrapped production in Lagos on 2 June, with a scheduled release date of 15 January 2027.[108]

Invited Talks

On 17 April 2026, Aderibigbe delivered the opening keynote address at the 2026 Yale Africa Innovation Symposium (YAIS IV) where she spoke to students about leadership, taking risks, and pursuing creative dreams, drawing from her own journey as a young African artist. She wrote about this experience on her Substack.[109]

Discography

Main articles: Ayra Starr discography, List of songs recorded by Ayra Starr

Studio albums

Tours

Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 127. Headlining

Supporting

Awards and nominations

Award Year Recipient(s) and nominees(s) Category Result Template:Abbr
African Entertainment Awards USA 2021 Herself Best New Artist Nominated [110]
African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021 Best Newcomer Nominated [111]
Mobo Awards 2026 Best International Act Won [112][113]
Best African Music Act Nominated [114]
2021 Best African Music Act Nominated [115]
2025 Best African Music Act Won [116]
Best International Act Won
Net Honours 2021 "Away" Most Played R&B Song Nominated [110]
2022 Herself Breakout Artist of the Year (Female) Won [79]
Most Searched Musician (Female) Nominated
The Headies 2022 Next Rated Nominated [117]
"Beggie Beggie" (feat. CKay) Best R&B Single Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
"Toxic" Best Vocal Performance (Female) Nominated
"Bloody Samaritan" Best Afrobeats Single of the Year Nominated
Headies' Viewer's Choice Win
19 & Dangerous Best Afrobeats Album Nominated
Album of the Year Nominated
2024 "Last Heartbreak Song" (with Giveon) Best R&B Single Won [118]
BET Awards 2022 Herself Best New International Act Nominated [119]
2023 Best International Act Nominated [120]
2024 "Commas" BET Her Award Nominated [121]
Herself Best New Artist Nominated
Best International Act Nominated
2025 Best New Artist Nominated [122]
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Nominated
Best International Act Won
The Future Awards Africa 2022 Herself Prize for Music Nominated [123]
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 "Rush" Best Afrobeats Nominated [124]
"2 Sugar" (with Wizkid) Best Afrobeats Nominated
2024 "Last Heartbreak Song" (feat. Giveon) Best Afrobeats Nominated [125]
2025 "Last Heartbreak Song" Push Performance of the Year Nominated [126]
Grammy Awards 2024 "Rush" Best African Music Performance Nominated [3]
2026 "Gimme Dat" Nominated
3Music Awards 2024 "Sability" African Song of the Year Nominated [127]
Herself African Act of the Year Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards Best New Nominated [128]
Best Afrobeats Nominated
Best Push Nominated
MTN Liberia Music Awards International Artist of the Year Won [129]
TurnTable Music Awards Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance Won [130]
AEAUSA 2024 "Hypé" (Aya Nakamura feat. Ayra Starr) Best Music Video Nominated [131]
South African Music Awards 2025 The Year I Turned 21 Rest of Africa Won [132]
Les Flammes(fr) "Hypé" (Aya Nakamura feat. Ayra Starr) Morceau de l'année (Song of the Year) Nominated [133]
Featuring européen et/ou international (European and/or International featuring) Nominated [134]



See also

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