The Nigerian music industry has stayed low for a considerable period, but with the changing world and talent, new names are emerging who are changing the scenario and shaping a new map for the industry while making its way to the global music industry. Amongst many names, Ayra Starr has emerged as a vibrant talent and her song “Rush” has made music lovers worldwide groove.
Not just a rising name in the Nigerian music industry, but Ayra is making her name be recognised on the world’s centre stage with her Afrobeat and R&B genres. A great singer and songwriter, let’s break down her life, career, success, and net worth.
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Early Life
Arya Starr was born on 14th June 2002 in Cotonou, Benin and was named Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe. She spent her early childhood days moving between Nigeria and the Benin Republic owing to his father’s job. She was raised in a loving home and from a small age, showed her interest in arts and music, which her mother, Mrs Aderibigbe, very much supported because she herself was a former musician. Arya also has 4 siblings, and her elder brother Dami Ajayi helps her with writing songs.
In 2020, her father passed away, and her family moved to Nigeria, where her personality deepened and flourished. Ayra completed her primary and secondary education, shuffling between Benin and Lagos, but completed her higher education in International Relations and Political Science at Les Cours Sonou University in Benin. She also focused on her music at the same time.
Evolution of Career
Ayra Starr’s career began in her early teenage years with writing songs and singing regularly, being influenced by Afrobeat, R&B, and pop music that dominated her home. In 2018, she started to post cover songs and snippets of her music-making on social media platforms, and it gained her decent attention. In 2019, Don Jazzy, founder of Mavin Records, spotted her online, and she signed with the label the same year, kickstarting her professional career.
In January 2021, Ayra released her debut EP, Ayra Starr, which included the hit single “Away,” and it established her career as one of the promising talents from Nigeria. In 2021, her debut studio album, “19 & Dangerous,” was released, and the song “Bloody Samaritan” became a chart-topping song and also earned the title of first solo song by a female Nigerian artist at the Billboard Top Triller Global Chart.
In 2022, she went international and started performing, collaborating, and receiving award nominations. Her commercial success came in 2023 when her second album, “The Year I Turned 21,” was released and her song “Rush” became a huge hit, earning Grammy nominations, making her a leading name of the new generation of Afrobeats artists.
At present, Ayra is continuing her musical journey by performing internationally and collaborating with global artists.
Shot to Fame
Though Ayra got considerable fame with her initial release, her international fame reached a new level when her song, “Rush”, became a huge hit and a Grammy nomination.
Relationships
As per the reports, Ayra Starr is not in any relationship with anyone. We don’t even have any information about her past link-up or rumours.
Major Sources of Income and Net Worth
At present, Ayra Starr’s net worth is between $1 million $3 million, which she has earned by producing music, performances, and brand endorsements.
