Date of Birth:
14 June 2002
Place of Birth
Cotonou, Benin Republic, Africa
Profession
Nationality:
Nigeria, Republic of Benin
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ABOUT
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe is the original name of Ayra Starr born at Cotonou, Republic of Benin on 14 July 2002. She is a Nigerian singer and songwriter with a popular nickname “Celestial Being” as well as “Sabi girl” on her social media pages.
Ayra Starr’s debut EP in 2021 launched her with the hit “Away” and critically acclaimed album “19 & Dangerous”. “Bloody Samaritan” shattered records as the first solo female song to top Nigeria’s charts. In 2022, “Rush” became a global sensation, charting internationally and earning her a Grammy nomination. Starr’s rapid rise made her the youngest African female artist to reach 100 million YouTube views in just five months.
Her talent and hard work have propelled her to stardom. Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr’s story is one of talent, hard work, and a meteoric rise to stardom. From dominating Nigerian charts to achieving international recognition, she’s become a force to be reckoned with in the global music scene.
BEFORE FAME
Just before becoming famous, Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe was born in Republic of Benin and raised in Lagos Nigeria alongside four siblings, two brothers named Ade and Dami, and two sisters, Tolulope and Jesutumise. Her parents, Mr. Aderibigbe (now late), is from Kwara state, and worked as a businessman, while her mother, Mrs. Aderibigbe, from Delta state, was a full time house wife.
Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe (Ayra Starr) found rest, happiness and peace in music after facing challenges fitting in at school. They always moved between Nigerian states and the country’s boarders due to the nature of her father’s business. Encouraged by her music-loving family, she started singing in choir at 10 and wrote songs with her brother. She has a BA degree in international relations and “political science” after graduating from Les Cours Sonou University. Despite later getting a university degree, music remained her passion which got huge support from her mum.
CAREER
Ayra Starr is career started from Model to Global Star (just like, from grass to grace). Her journey began in 2018 as a model before she turned heads with her song covers online. Signed by Mavin Records in 2019, her debut EP “Ayra Starr” (2021) became a hit, topping charts in Nigeria and gaining international acclaim.
Her debut album “19 & Dangerous” (2021) solidified her success with the record-breaking single “Bloody Samaritan,” the first solo female song to reach number one in Nigeria. “Rush” (2022) became a global phenomenon, charting internationally and earning her a Grammy nomination.
Starr’s music sound and tunes mixes Afropop and R&B, with lyrics that talks about love, empowerment, and freedom. She’s known for her unique vocals and ability to seamlessly switch between English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba.
In 2024, Starr released her sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21,” becoming the first Nigerian female artist on the Billboard 200 chart. She continues to break barriers with collaborations with Chris Brown, Rvssian, and Rauw Alejandro. Ayra Starr’s rise has been very fast, and her talent and dedication have pushed her to become a global force in music.
Ayra Star’s career in music production has earned her enjoyable status and commercial success in Nigeria, United States and United Kingdom just like her other Naija music colleagues such as Omah Lay, Tyla, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Tems, Ayra Star, Teni, Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid.
FAMILY LIFE
Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr has four siblings, two brothers named Ade and Dami, and two sisters, Tolulope and Jesutumise. Her boyfriend’s name is not made public because she kept him private.
ASSOCIATED WITH
Ayra Starr is signed to Mavin Records label which is home to many recording artists such as Tiwa Savage, Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Ladipoe, Crayon, Lifesize Teddy, Magixx, Bayanni, Korede Bello, Dr SID, DNA Twins, Bayanni and Rema.
Ayra Starr’s take on LGBTQ+ issues has caused debate in Nigeria. In 2022, she declared her music inclusive of all listeners. This year, she embraced LGBTQ+ fans at a concert in Brazil, waving the rainbow flag. The action brought forth praise for inclusivity but also criticism, reflecting Nigeria’s complex views on LGBTQ+ rights.
In September 2021, Starr became a brand ambassador for Pepsi Nigeria. She was featured in the October 2021 issue of Accelerate TV’s The Cover and appeared in the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of ODDA. Additionally, she was featured in a Notion editorial in 2021.
Currently, AyraStarr⭐️ (@ayrastarr)’s TikTok has 78.7M Likes, 6.7M Followers. Her Instagram account has 6M Followers, 1333 Following, 161 Posts with the nick name Celestial being. In her Facebook account, Ayra Starr has 136682 likes and 9022 talking about this. You can listen to Ayra Starr latest songs and albums online, download Ayra Starr songs MP3 for free, watch Ayra Starr hottest music videos and interviews.
Ayra Starr’s Net Worth
Ayra Starr’s private life comes with his networth and source of income. He earns almost all his money from music production (sound and videos), live shows and performances, endorsements, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, Spotify, YouTube (100 million views in 5 months) and Facebook earnings.
Due to lifestyle of her lifestyle, estimates suggest Ayra Starr’s net worth is somewhere between $500,000 to $1million. A lot of fans know him to have a taste for luxury and expensive cars. She has been seen driving a Range Rover. One of her favorite cars is a Mercedes Benz GLE350 she bought for $40,000 to $56,000 among others. She owns several house in Lagos state and also bought an apartment for her mother and other siblings.