Biography
Ayra Starr (born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, 14 June 2002) is a Beninese-Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born in Cotonou, Benin, and grew up there and in Lagos, Nigeria.[1]
Original songs she posted online in 2019 drew the attention of producer Don Jazzy, who signed her to Mavin Records.[1] Her self-titled EP arrived in January 2021, followed by the debut album 19 & Dangerous in August 2021.[1]
Her third album, Starrgirl (August 2026), widened her range across Afrobeats, R&B and pop, with guests including Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN and Leon Thomas.[2] She has said that as a child she was a devoted One Direction fan, which made her duet with ZAYN a personal milestone.[3]
References
- Ayra Starr (Wikipedia) — Biographical background and early career
- Starrgirl key takeaways (Revolt) — Album details and collaborators
- Ayra Starr calls ZAYN collaboration career highlight (VON) — Her One Direction fandom