Ayra Starr Opens Up About Early University Admission and Music Career Journey

 

Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has shared insights into her remarkable journey, revealing that she gained admission to university at the tender age of 14, a decision influenced by her mother’s insistence on completing her education before pursuing a music career.

In an interview with Billboard News, Starr disclosed the pivotal role her mother played in shaping her path. She recounted her mother’s condition that she must obtain a degree before delving into music, a requirement that motivated her to accelerate her academic pursuits.

“I got into the university at 14. I feel like my mum has been using music to blackmail me since I was a child,” Starr revealed. Despite initial reluctance, she yielded to her mother’s persuasion to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria’s music hub, recognizing the city’s potential to nurture her musical aspirations.

Starr’s determination to become a teenage pop star led her to make strategic decisions regarding her education. Aware of the typical age at which Nigerian students complete secondary school, she opted to expedite her academic journey to align with her musical ambitions.

To fulfill her mother’s condition, Starr pursued her university education in International Relations, completing a three-year course. Upon graduation, she wasted no time in embarking on her musical endeavors, starting with online music covers, which eventually led to her signing with the prestigious Mavin Records label.

Reflecting on her academic achievements and transition to music, Starr acknowledged that while her university admission may not have been accompanied by stellar exam results, it was sufficient to meet her mother’s expectations and pave the way for her music career.Title: Ayra Starr Opens Up About Early University Admission and Music Career Journey

Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has shared insights into her remarkable journey, revealing that she gained admission to university at the tender age of 14, a decision influenced by her mother’s insistence on completing her education before pursuing a music career.

In an interview with Billboard News, Starr disclosed the pivotal role her mother played in shaping her path. She recounted her mother’s condition that she must obtain a degree before delving into music, a requirement that motivated her to accelerate her academic pursuits.

“I got into the university at 14. I feel like my mum has been using music to blackmail me since I was a child,” Starr revealed. Despite initial reluctance, she yielded to her mother’s persuasion to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria’s music hub, recognizing the city’s potential to nurture her musical aspirations.

Starr’s determination to become a teenage pop star led her to make strategic decisions regarding her education. Aware of the typical age at which Nigerian students complete secondary school, she opted to expedite her academic journey to align with her musical ambitions.

To fulfill her mother’s condition, Starr pursued her university education in International Relations, completing a three-year course. Upon graduation, she wasted no time in embarking on her musical endeavors, starting with online music covers, which eventually led to her signing with the prestigious Mavin Records label.

Reflecting on her academic achievements and transition to music, Starr acknowledged that while her university admission may not have been accompanied by stellar exam results, it was sufficient to meet her mother’s expectations and pave the way for her music career.