Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the global music scene. She gained fame with her self-titled EP in 2021, showcasing her unique blend of Afropop and R&B. With her recent historic win as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, she has solidified her status as a leading figure in African music.
Born on Jun 14, 2002 (23 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Ayra Starr was nominated for the African Grammy but did not win.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr missed out in the African music category.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr's Gimme Dat was nominated but did not win at the 2026 Grammy awards.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr missed out on a trophy at the 2026 Grammy Awards despite multiple nominations.
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Kenya:
Ayra Starr is one of Africa’s greatest stars.
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Dominican Republic:
Ayra Starr urged the audience to ensure that everyone has access to energy, especially in Africa.
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Nigeria:
Liquorose listed some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Ayra Starr, as her top music choices to dance to.
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Nigeria:
Ayra Starr is the youngest among the top ten, having surpassed 1 billion views since starting her channel in January 2021.
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Ghana:
Ayra Starr has emerged the first Nigerian songstress to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.
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France:
Ayra Starr is a rising Nigerian musician who is part of the afrobeats scene.
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