Ayra Starr Reflects on Life Without Music: “I’d Be Living in My Mum’s House”
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has opened up about how music saved her from a potentially unemployed life. The award-winning artist admitted that she often wonders where she would be today without her career, which has transformed her into one of Africa's biggest music stars.
During a candid chat with EE72, Ayra Starr shared her honest thoughts about an alternative version of her life. She believes that without music, she would probably be unemployed and still heavily dependent on her family.
“If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating my mother’s food,” she said.
Don Jazzy’s Interest Before Joining Mavin Records
Ayra Starr also revisited one of the most significant moments of her career journey. She revealed how excited she felt when she discovered that Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy had already been paying attention to her music before she signed with the label. At the time, she was still an emerging talent trying to build an audience online.
“I was so excited when I found out they were listening to my music. You know who it is,” she stated.
Years earlier, Don Jazzy had spoken about how he discovered Ayra Starr. The music executive explained that her originality immediately caught his attention, prompting him to reach out. However, getting her attention was not as easy as expected. According to him, Ayra Starr initially failed to respond to his message. Determined not to give up, he contacted her brother after spotting him in one of her social media posts, a move that eventually led to her signing with Mavin Records in 2020.
Fame and Oversharing
Beyond discussing her career, Ayra Starr admitted that fame comes with its own challenges. The singer revealed that she sometimes wishes the public knew less about her because she tends to overshare. “I really wish people knew less about me. Once the camera comes on, I cannot stop talking. And I feel like I overshare,” she confessed.
Legit.ng reports that Ayra Starr recently spoke out after facing backlash over her daring fashion choices. The “Who’s That Girl” hitmaker shared photos on social media in which she was seen wearing a sultry outfit paired with a striking headpiece.
Ayra Starr’s Album Hits 375 Million Views
Legit.ng had reported that the talented singer recorded a new feat on major streaming platforms with her latest body of work, 'Year I Turned 21'. The news was announced in a post sighted on social media about the laudable feat. It was reported that the album, which had only spent a day on major platforms, made a record of 375 million cumulative streams.
