Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr

human

Ein sex anaa gender	female
Country wey e be citizen	Nigeria, Benin
Name in native language	Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe
Birth name	juju, Grace Matango
Name wey dem give am	Sarah
Family name	Aderibigbe
Pseudonym	Ayra Starr
Ein date of birth	14 June 2002
Place dem born am	Cotonou
Sibling	4
Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign	English
Ein occupation	singer-songwriter, singer
Field for work	composed musical work, music industry
Work period (start)	2018
Ethnic group	Yoruba people
Religion anaa worldview	Christianity
Eye color	brown
Hair color	black hair
Instrument	voice
Genre	African popular music, Nigerian hip hop, alté, contemporary R&B
Record label	Mavin Records
Dem nominate for	African Entertainment Awards USA, MOBO Awards
Dema official website	https://ayrastarr.com/
Personal pronoun	L484

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 14 June 2002), dem know am for professionally as Ayra Starr, be Nigerian singer den songwriter.

Insyd early 2021, Starr achieve mainstream recognition plus ein eponymous debut extended play den ein hit track "Away", wich spend two consecutive weeks at number four for Nigeria ein TurnTable Top 50 chart; de song sanso dey peak at number 17 for de Billboard Top Triller Global chart, wey pave de way for de release of ein first full-length album, 19 & Dangerous (2021). Dem categorize am mainly as Afropop den R&B, de mixtape receive favorable critical reception wey dem spawn am two top forty hits insyd Nigeria. De lead single "Bloody Samaritan" peak atop de Top 50 chart, wey e cam turn de first solo song by a female artist make she reach de number-one position. Starr debut for Pandora Predictions chart top wey for 28 August 2021, na dem rank am number three for Billboard ein Next Big Sound top.^[1]

Starr later go achieve mainstream international recognition insyd 2022, plus de release of ein song "Rush". De song chart insyd chaw territories, wey dey include Switzerland, Ireland den de United Kingdom, wer na e peak at number 24.^[2] E earn Starr ein first nomination at de 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.^[3]

Plus de song, Starr cam turn de youngest African female artist make she surpass 100 Million views for a single video for YouTube top, wey she sanso be de first make she do so within 5 months.^[2]

Early life

Dem born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe for 14 June 2002 insyd Cotonou, Benin wey she dey grow up der den insyd Lagos, Nigeria.^[4] She be Nigerian den of de Yoruba ethnicity. Ein family dey move frequently during ein high school years secof ein poppie ein business ein as a result she dey get a hard time forming close friendships.^[4]

Na dem dey raise am insyd a music-loving family, ein interest insyd singing dey cam mostly from ein family. At de age of 10, she dey sing insyd a high school choir wey she begin dey wrep songs plus ein bro.^[4] She attend Les Cours Sonou University wey she receive a BA degree insyd international relations den "political science". During ein college years, ein classmates dey often bully am secof ein age den appearance. Make she counter de feelings, she experience from being taunted, Starr turn to music. "I would listen to Nicki Minaj on my way to school and I'd feel like the second Nicki Minaj."^[4] Na Starr ein mommie be very supportive of ein musical ambitions wey she always dey encourage am make she pursue a singing career.^[5]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, plus details dem select

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		NGR [6]	CAN [7]	FRA [8]	UK [9]	US [10]
19 & Dangerous	Released: 6 August 2021 Label: Mavin Formats: Digital download, streaming	7	—	—	—	—
The Year I Turned 21	Released: 31 May 2024 Label: Mavin Formats: Digital download, streaming	1	89	72	80	195
"—" dey denote items wich na dem no release insyd dat country anaa dem fail to chart.

Extended plays

List of extended plays, plus details dem select

Title	EP details
Ayra Starr	Released: 22 January 2021 Label: Mavin Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of charting singles, plus chart positions dem select, wey dey show year dem release den album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		NGR [11]	CAN [12]	FRA [13]	IRE [14]	NLD [15]	SUR [16]	SWE [17]	SWI [15]	UK [18]	WW [19]
"Fashion Killa"	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		19 & Dangerous
"Away"		4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bloody Samaritan" (solo anaa remix featuring Kelly Rowland)		1	—	—	—	—	34	—	—	—	—
"Rush"	2022	1	63	5	56	17	1	56	18	24	115	BPI: Gold[20] MC: Platinum[21] SNEP: Diamond[22]
"Sability"	2023	1	—	—	—	—	6	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Stamina"[23] (plus Tiwa Savage den Young Jonn)		3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Rhythm & Blues"[24]		12	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Year I Turned 21
"Commas"[25]	2024	2	—	—	—	83	5	—	—	—	—
"Santa" (plus Rvssian den Rauw Alejandro)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	38	—	24	PROMUSICAE: Gold[26]
"PINACOLADA" (plus Thisizlondon den 6LACK)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" dey denote items wich na dem no release insyd dat country anaa dem fail to chart.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions						Certifications	Album
		NGR [11]	FRA [13]	NZ Hot [27]	SA [28]	SUR [16]	UK [18]
"2 Sugar" (Wizkid featuring Ayra Starr)	2022	5	—	38	70	—	70		More Love, Less Ego
"No Love" (Ninho featuring Ayra Starr)	2023	—	7	—	—	—	—	SNEP: Diamond[22]	NI
"Girl Next Door" (Tyla (South African singer) featuring Ayra Starr)		—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"My Love" (Leigh-Anne featuring Ayra Starr)		64	—	—	—	5	28		TBA
"You're Hired" (Neiked featuring Ayra Starr)		—	—	—	—	21	—		Non-album single
"Big FU" (David Guetta featuring Ayra Starr den Lil Durk)[29]		—	—	18	—	—	—
"Hypé" (Aya Nakamura featuring Ayra Starr)	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—		TBA
"Good Feelings" (Coldplay featuring Ayra Starr)		—	—	—	—	—			Moon Music
"—" dey denote items wich na dem no release insyd dat country anaa dem fail to chart.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		NGR [11]	NZ Hot [30]
"Goodbye (Warm Up)" (plus Asake)	2024	9	—	The Year I Turned 21
"Bad Vibes" (plus Seyi Vibez)		2	—
"Jazzy's Song"		24	—
"Last Heartbreak Song" (plus Giveon)		14	36

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, plus oda performing artists, dey show year dem release den album name

Title	Year	Oda artist(s)	Album
"In the Light"	2021	Johnny Drille	Before We Fall Asleep
"Dangerous"		Cheque	Bravo
"Roadside" (+234 Remix)		Mahalia, Rema	—
"Unbelievable"	2023	Tori Kelly	Tori

Awards den nominations

Award	Year	Recipient(s) and nominees(s)	Category	Result	Ref.
African Entertainment Awards USA	2021	Einself	Best New Artist	Dem nominate am	[31]
African Muzik Magazine Awards	2021		Best Newcomer	Dem nominate am	[32]
Mobo Awards	2021		Best African Music Act	Dem nominate am	[33]
Net Honours	2021	"Away"	Most Played R&B Song	Dem nominate am	[31]
	2022	Einself	Breakout Artist of the Year (Female)	She win	[34]
			Most Searched Musician (Female)	Dem nominate am
The Headies 2022			Next Rated	Dem nominate am	[35]
		"Beggie Beggie" – Ayra Starr ft. CKay	Best R&B Single	Dem nominate am
			Best Collaboration	Dem nominate am
		Toxic	Best Vocal Performance (Female)	Dem nominate am
		Bloody Samaritan	Best Afrobeats Single of the Year	Dem nominate am
			Headies' Viewer's Choice	She win
		19 & Dangerous	Best Afrobeats Album	Dem nominate am
			Album of the Year	Dem nominate am
BET Awards 2022		Einself	Best New International Act	Dem nominate am	[36]
BET Awards 2023	2023	Einself	Best International Act	Dem nominate am	[37]
The Future Awards Africa		Einself	Prize for Music	Dey pend	[38]
Grammy Awards	2024	"Rush"	Best African Music Performance	Dem nominate am	[3]
3Music Awards	2024	"Sability"	African Song of the Year	Dey pend	[39]
		Einself	African Act of the Year	Dey pend
MTV Europe Music Awards	2024		Best New	Dey pend	[40]
			Best Afrobeats	Dey pend
			Best Push	Dey pend

References

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6. * 19 & Dangerous: "Nigeria Top 50 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
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16. Peak chart positions for singles in Suriname:
    • "Rush": "De Top 40 Lijst Voor 5 – 12 Jan 2023" [The Top 40 List For 5 – Jan 12, 2023]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. January 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
    • "Bloody Samaritan" (Remix): "De Top 40 Lijst Voor 15 – Dec 22, 2022" [The Top 40 List For 8 – Dec 15, 2022]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 15 December 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
    • "Stability": "Top 40 – 20 April Tot 27 April 2023" [Top 40 – April 20 to April 27, 2023]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 20 April 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
    • "Commas": "Top 5 Geldig: 18 – 25 april 2024" [Top 5 Valid: April 18 – 25, 2024] (in Dutch). Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
    • "My Love": "Top 40 – 26 Okt T/M 02 Nov 2023" [Top 40 – October 26 to November 2, 2023] (in Dutch). Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 2 November 2023. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
    • "You're Hired": "Top 40 – 04 Jan T/M 11 Jan 2024" [Top 40 – January 4 to January 11, 2024]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 11 January 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
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19. Peaks on the Billboard Global 200:
    • "Rush": "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
    • "Santa": "Billboard Global 200: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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23. "Tiwa Savage drops visuals for 'Stamina'". P.M. News (in American English). 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
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    • "Big FU": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
28. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 46-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
29. "David Guetta out with new single 'Big Fu'". Vanguard. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
30. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
31. "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today (in American English). Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
32. Ezeh, Mario (18 May 2014). "Afrimma Nominees". AFRIMMA. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
33. Okonofua, Odion (11 November 2021). "Rema and Ayra Starr nominated for the 2021 MOBO Awards". Pulse Nigeria (in English). Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
34. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-07-04). "NET Honours People's Choice Awards: All the winners". Music in Africa. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
35. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-09-05). "Headies 2022: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
36. "Pheelz and Ayra Starr Make History With BET 2022 Award Nominations". Tooxclusive. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
37. Atkinson, Katie (2023-06-26). "Here Are the 2023 BET Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
38. "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
39. "3Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
40. Shumba, Ano (2024-10-08). "Tyla and Ayra Starr lead Africa with four 2024 MTV EMAs nods". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-08.

External links

Ayra Starr at Wikipedia ein sisto projects

• Wikimedia Commons
• Wikiquote (en)
• Wikidata

• Official website