Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has spoken about her desire to be one of the leading Afrobeats artists.
The 21-year-old went on to say that she hopes the genre becomes the most popular in the entire globe.
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan UK, she expressed her aspiration for Afrobeats to become the most popular music globally. since it is deserving of being.
“Other genres of music are great, but there’s nothing like Afrobeat. Even the sad music makes you feel good. So, I want Afrobeats to be the biggest genre in the world and I would love to be one of the leading artists.”
She revealed that Rihanna, Drake, Burna Boy, Beyoncé, Victoria Monét, Rema, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler The Creator are the artists she listens to in her dreams.
Recall that Ayra Starr has talked about her intimate friendship with fellow musician Rema and how much of an influence he has had on her work.
She revealed that she gets Rema’s input and opinion before releasing any of her tracks.
With her mesmerising voice, Ayra Starr made her musical debut. She talked about her relationship with Rema, calling him more than just a coworker—rather, a reliable friend.
She said that she was impressed by Rema’s talent, especially in the days before the record label, when she looked up to him as an idol.
Ayra Starr acknowledged that she was enthralled by Rema’s talent and wondered how a teenage boy could have such extraordinary musical ability before she signed with her record label.
Ayra Starr went on to reveal Rema as a source of inspiration in her artistic journey.
