We bring you another Nigerian female music talent, Ayra Starr who has within her short time in the industry made a big name. In this post, we shall bring out her biography, educational background, music career, awards and net worth.
Oyinkansola Aderibigbe is her real name, but widely known professionally as Ayra Starr. She is a fast up-coming Nigerian singer, songwriter and model known for Afro pop and R&B genres of music.
She was born on 14 June 2002 in Cotonou, Benin Republic to Nigerian parents from Kwara State. Ayra Starr grew up in Lagos and Cotonou where she began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before she made a full career in music.
The talented young female singer is 20 years old as of May 2023. She has four siblings – two brothers, Ade and Dami Aderibigbe, and two sisters, Tolulope and Jesutumise Aderibigbe.
Ayra Starr’s brother Dami, is a guitarist, producer and songwriter, who also played significant influence in her music career.
Ayra Starr’s zodiac sign is Gemini.
Her family moved frequently during her high school years which explained the reason she was always moving and had to have a close friends.
Ayra Educational Background
Ayra Starr is a graduate of International Relations and Political Science from Les Cours Sonou University, Coutonou, Benin.
Ayra Starr’s Music Career
Ayra started her music career professionally at the young age of 18 after completing her University education with the solo song, Away in 2023.
This brought her to music limelight and the attention of record executives like Don Jazzy and led to her signing to Mavin Records.
She has so far released two hit music albums with numerous songs, including:
- Stamina
- Rush
- Sability
- Overloading
- Disturbing U Sugar
- Fashion Killer
- People
- Love Don’t Cost A Dime.
Ayra Starr also released studio album and EP, most notably:
- Ayra Starr EP (2023)
- 19 & Dangerous Album (2023)
In 2018, she was signed by Quove Model Management.
In early 2023, Ayra Starr achieved mainstream recognition with her brilliant debut extended play and its hit track “Away”. The song climbed to number four on Nigeria’s Turn Table Top 50 and went to number 17 on US Billboard Top Triller Global.
This development paved the way for the release of her first full-length studio album, 19 & Dangerous in August 2023. The album categorized mainly as Afropop and R&B received wide favourable critical reception. The song also maintained two top forty hits in Nigeria.
The lead single, “Bloody Samaritan” attained a top 50 chart, becoming the first solo song by a female artist to reach the number-one position.
In August 28, 2023, the beautiful and talented music star debuted on Pandora Predictions chart, and ranked number two on Billboard’s Next Big Sound.
Ayra Starr has worked with brands like Viper Magazine, Mazelle Studio and Esperanza. The model also has large fan base, following on Instagram, where she regularly shares her modelling shots.
In an interview, Ayra Starr revealed that her own mother was very supportive of her musical ambitions, and always encouraged her to make a career in music.
Awards
Ayra Starr has been nominated for the most played R&B Song at the Next Honours Awards.
In November 2023, the talented singer received the 2024 Grammy Awards nomination in the Best African Music Performance category alongside Davido, Asake and Burna Boy respectively.
Her Private Life
Ayra is not yet married. No news of her relationship is available as she keeps this top secret from the public or social media.
Recently, it was rumoured that the music star was in a relationship with Rema which she debunked, saying Rema was her brother in Christ.
Ideally speaking, the young, vibrant and exceptionally talented music star is more focused in her career, ultimately to dominate the music scene at the global setting.
Ayra Starr’s Net Worth
Ayra Starr is currently one of the richest and most influential Nigerian female artistes with an estimated net worth of over $700,000 dollars. She earns big from her music, modelling, stage performance and endorsement deals.
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