Ayra Starr is a Nigerian model and singer-songwriter who is now signed to Mavin Records. Starr began her career as a model at the age of 16, signing with Quove Model Management. She then transitioned to singing and rose to fame with her self-titled debut extended play and its hit single “Away,” which spent two weeks at number four on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 and reached number 17 on the US Billboard Top Triller Global, paving the way for the release of her first full-length studio album, “19 & Dangerous,” in August 2021. The first track, “Bloody Samaritan,” reached number one on the Billboard Top 50 list, making it the first solo song by a female artist to do so.
Ayra Starr’s Bio, Age, Parents
Ayra Starr was born on June 14, 2002, and as of 2021, she is 19 years old. Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe is her true name or birth name. Her birthplace/hometown is Cotonou, Benin, however, she grew up and spent her early years in Lagos, Nigeria. Her nationality is Nigerian, and she is of mixed heritage. Gemini is her zodiac sign. She was the second of four children born into a Christian home to Mr. and Mrs. Aderibigbe. She has three siblings: two brothers, Ade and Dami, and a sister, Jesutunmise. She grew interested in music as a youngster since she was born into a music-loving household. Her father was a trader by trade. In 2018, she sadly lost her father. Her father and mother were both quite supportive of her. She began singing in a high school chorus and creating songs with her brother when she was 10 years old. Because of her father’s company, her family relocated often throughout her high school years, and she struggled to make close relationships. Her parents’ names have not been revealed.
She received her schooling in Lagos, Nigeria, where she attended basic and high school. She then transferred to Les Cours Sonu University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and political science. Her peers used to bully her while she was in college. Ayra Starr resorted to music to help her cope with the sensations she was experiencing as a result of the taunting. “On my walk to school, I’d listen to Nicki Minaj and imagine myself as the second Nicki Minaj.”
Ayra Starr’s Height
Ayra Starr is a stunning and seductive vocalist. She stands 1.55 meters (5 feet 4 inches) tall. Her ideal body weight is 60 kg. His hair is black, and he has a set of black eyes. Her bodily measures, such as waist size, hip size, shoe size, and others, are yet to be revealed. Overall, she has a thin body type and a healthy physique. She takes good care of her physique by exercising regularly.
Career
Ayra Starr started her professional life as a model. She joined Quove Models, a modeling agency located in Lagos, in 2018. After that, she worked as a model for brands such as Mazelle Studio, Complete Fashion Magazine, and Esperanza Woman. In the year 2019, she began publishing versions of songs by musicians such as Andra Day and 2Face Idibia on the internet. She also had an appearance in Eri Ife’s music video for “Dear Future Wife.”
She later shared an original song called “Damage” on Instagram, which was seen by hundreds of people. Ayra Starr is a model as well. Don Jazzy, a label executive, heard her song and offered her her first music deal with Mavin Records. Her music career began after that, and she began recording with producers Louddaaa and Don Jazzy in 2020. Her first EP, “Ayra Starr,” was released on January 22, 2021, by Mavin Records. “A topsy-turvy chronicle of love or love-themed circumstances,” according to her first album, which “merges elements of R&B/neo-soul with Afropop drumming.”
Ikon, Louddaaa, and Johnny Drille then mixed and mastered her EP. She also co-authored four of the EP’s tracks with her brother Dami and penned one of them alone. The EP became the number-one album on Nigerian iTunes and Apple Music within a short amount of time after its release. Surprisingly, the EP has achieved the same rank on Apple Music in four more countries as of March 2021, with over 15 million listens on Spotify, YouTube, and Audiomack. She also released remixes of “Ija” and “Away,” which included Tokimonsta and Lilo.
She also contributed vocals to Crayon’s EP Twelve A.M.’s single “In Sync.” She went on to sing at the UC Berkeley Nigerian Students Association’s virtual cultural festival, The Olori Awards, after becoming famous. The official music video for her single “DITR” was released on April 28, 2021. Also rented was the music video for another tune, “Sare.”
Is Ayra Starr Married?
Ayra Starr is a single woman. She is now believed to be unmarried, since there have been no reports or speculations of her dating anybody, and she has not been seen with anyone. As a result, she is single. She seemed to be more concerned with her job than with being in a relationship right now. She is content with her current life and is not bothered by anything. Her sexual orientation is that of a heterosexual woman.
What is Ayra Starr Net Worth?
Ayra Starr is an accomplished singer, composer, and model. As of 2021, Ayra Starr’s net worth is predicted to be $700,000. Her major source of income comes from the music business, where she has released multiple songs that have received over 20 million listens across all digital platforms. She also makes a lot of money from modeling and brand influence for a variety of corporations. On September 4, 2021, she was chosen Pepsi Nigeria’s brand ambassador. She is now leading a stylish lifestyle. She has kept her wage earnings a secret from the press. She is a car enthusiast who also owns one.
Social media: Instagram, Twitter
Ayra start is active in social media. She has 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 119.9k followers on Twitter. She has more than 520k followers on Facebook.