Ayra Starr

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known to the world as Ayra Starr, is a talented Nigerian singer and songwriter born on June 14, 2002. She burst onto the international music scene in 2022 with her hit single 'Rush,' which garnered significant attention and charted in various countries, including Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. This remarkable achievement led to her nomination for the prestigious 66th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best African Music Performance.

Starr's musical journey began in early 2021 with the release of her self-titled debut EP, featuring the lead single 'Away.' This initial project set the stage for her debut studio album, '19 & Dangerous,' which was released later that same year. The album received acclaim and was featured in year-end lists by notable publications such as NativeMag. One of its standout tracks, 'Bloody Samaritan,' made history by becoming the first song by a solo female artist to reach the No. 1 position on the Top 50 charts.

In August 2021, Ayra Starr's rising star was further solidified when she was ranked No. 3 on Billboard's Next Big Sound, showcasing her rapid ascent in the music industry. Following her successful debut, she continued to evolve as an artist and in 2024, she released her highly anticipated second album, 'The Year I Turned 21,' marking another significant milestone in her burgeoning career.