Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, recently spoke about her rapid rise to stardom and evolving musical journey.
Since gaining prominence with her debut EP and the album ’19 & Dangerous’ in 2021, Ayra Starr has experienced significant growth. “My first single blew up in Africa and I was overwhelmed. I got to grow up in front of everyone,” she said during her appearance on Visa’s ‘Music Talks.’ She stressed the importance of allowing artists to evolve, stating, “So I don’t even know if this is my final form yet, but I don’t think there’s any such thing as a final form. I don’t think so. I think there’s eras and times and you just become better. This is the vibe now with Ayra Starr, it might not be there next year. It might be better, it might be bigger.”
Discussing her global reach, Ayra Starr noted, “Different people from different parts of the world love my music. My voice is kind of my sound. I bring the Afrobeats to every genre I enter.”
Ayra Starr also shared insights from her early career, revealing that during her first meeting with Don Jazzy, she recorded five songs, three of which were included in her debut EP. She has since been signed to Mavin Records, further cementing her status in the music industry.