Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, was born on June 14, 2002, in Cotonou, Benin, and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She began songwriting as a teenager and briefly worked as a fashion model before committing full-time to music.
Ayra Starr gained early online traction by posting acoustic cover songs on Instagram. In late 2019, she posted an original song that caught the eye of Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy, who promptly signed her to the label.
She made a stunning debut in January 2021 with her self-titled EP, driven by the hit single “Away.” Her soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and modern R&B-Afropop sound instantly established her as a major talent.
Her career skyrocketed further with her 2021 debut album “19 & Dangerous” and the viral global hit “Rush.” In 2024, she released her acclaimed sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21,” featuring hits like “Commas” and “Santa.”
Ayra Starr has claimed several prestigious awards, including Best Female MVP at the Soundcity MVP Awards and Best African Music Act at the MOBO Awards. She also earned a historic nomination for the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance.
In late 2026, Ayra Starr remains at the center of news and social media trends with her hit collaborative single “treat u right” alongside FOLA. Her sophomore album continues to rack up hundreds of millions of streams globally.
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