Ayra Starr's New Album 'Starrgirl': Surgery, Stevie Wonder, and Cultural Pride
Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, celebrated for tracks such as 'Rush' and 'Commas', unveiled her album 'Starrgirl' following significant surgery. Just two weeks earlier, she posted a photo from the hospital, indicating a challenging recovery process. Within a week of her release, she was back to rehearsing and made an appearance on 'Today' to talk about her journey to recovery. Discovered on YouTube at age 18, Starr made history as the first African woman to receive the best international act accolade at the Mobo Awards and will be the first Afrobeats performer on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in 2024. Her album includes collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, Zayn Malik, and KWN, focusing on themes of autonomy and femininity. Amid criticism, Starr champions her global sound, aspiring to motivate young girls in Kwara State.
Key facts
- Ayra Starr released new album 'Starrgirl' after major surgery.
- She is a multiple Grammy and Mobo Award nominee.
- First African woman to win best international act at Mobo Awards.
- First Nigerian woman to surpass one billion YouTube views.
- First Afrobeats artist to play Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in 2024.
- Album includes collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, Zayn Malik, and KWN.
- New management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and move to New York.
- Album cover with gele headwrap went viral.
- Faced criticism in Nigeria for global sound.
- Track 'Ms Paper' recorded with Theodora in LA.
Entities
Artists
- Ayra Starr
- Stevie Wonder
- Wizkid
- Rema
- Zayn Malik
- KWN
- Theodora
- Tyla
- David Guetta
- Le Sserafim
- Kelly Rowland
- Chris Martin
- Jay-Z
Institutions
- Roc Nation
- Mobo Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Glastonbury Festival
- London Fashion Week
- Di Petsa
- Coldplay
- Today (TV show)
- Capital Xtra
- BBC
Locations
- Nigeria
- Lagos
- New York
- London
- Los Angeles
- Kwara State
- Erin-Ile
- Glastonbury
- United Kingdom
- United States