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I Ate Yam, Eggs Almost Every Day For 2 Years – Ayra Starr

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has talked about her love for fried yam and eggs.
She stated that she ate egg and yam almost every day for the past two years.
According to her, yam and eggs is her favourite meal.
She disclosed this in a recent interview with MTV.
“I love fried yam and eggs so much. When I like something I’m going to eat it till I’m sick of it. I’m not even joking. I’ve been eating yam and eggs almost every day for two years now and it still bang,” she said.
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Chris Brown Tours with Ayra Starr

American R&B artist Chris Brown has selected Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr to tour with him in North America this year.

Based on information obtained, Brown’s “11:11” tour of the US and Canada will feature special guests Muni Long and the crooner of “Rush.”

Beginning on June 4 in Detriot, the 26-city tour will visit Chicago, New York, Toronto, Atlanta, Houston, and other cities before concluding on August 6 in Los Angeles.

Remember that Chris Brown has toured alongside Nigerian musicians like Davido and Wizkid in the past?

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I Have My Grammys Speech Ready – Ayra Starr

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr has revealed that her acceptance speech is ready.
She said it with the mind of winning Grammy this year. afte being nominated.
Recall that Ayra Starr’s song ‘Rush’ was nominated in the maiden Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammys.
In a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria, the Mavin Records artist said she is set to receive the award despite stiff competition.
 
“I have my Grammys speech ready. It is quite long because it is the first African category. I already know my walk, my outfit,” Ayra Starr said.
She said the first thing she would do when she wins the award is to go to a Chinese restaurant and eat and then video call her mum.
The 66th Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ will contest the maiden Best African Music Performance award with Davido’s ‘Unavailable’, Asake and Olamide’s ‘Amapiano’, Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’ and Tyla’s ‘Water.’
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Asake, Ayra Starr, Davido Emerge Most Streamed Artists

Nigerian musicians have reached new milestones following the release of Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped data.
According to Spotify, YBNL/Empire signee Ahmed Ololade aka Asake emerged as the most streamed Nigerian artist for 2023.
Asake earned the coveted title of most streamed artist in three different countries, Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, where he captivated audiences same way Afrobeats’ international success skyrocketed making the genre the most exported genre of the year.
Asake’s dominance continued in the Top 10 most streamed tracks, with three of his hits – Lonely At The Top, 2:30 and Amapiano making the cut. His reign extended to the Gen Z demographic, with Asake becoming the most streamed artist among Nigerian and Ghanaian Gen Z listeners. His song Lonely At The Top further cemented his popularity among Nigerian Gen Zs, topping the charts for their age group.
In the same vein, Grammy nominee and Mavin signee Ayra Starr clinched the title of the most streamed female artist in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Mercy Chinwo, a Nigerian gospel artist also secured a spot among the top 10 most streamed female artists in Nigeria, underscoring the enduring popularity and influence of gospel music.
 
“Nigeria is a hotbed of musical talent, and we’re incredibly proud to showcase the diversity and passion of Nigerian music lovers through Wrapped,” said Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa. “This year’s Wrapped is a testament to the power of music to connect people and bring them closer to the culture and traditions of Nigeria.”
Also making the lists of most streamed artists in Nigeria are Burna Boy, Davido, Seyi Vibez, Omah Lay, Bnxn, Rema,ODUMODUBLVCK, Olamide, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Tems, Rihanna,
For most streamed albums in Nigeria, Daviod’s Timeless took the lead while others followed. Other albums that made the list include Work of Art by Asake, Boy Alone by Omah Lay, EZIOKWU by ODUMODUBLVCK, I Told Them by Burna Boy, Rave & Roses Ultra by Rema,
 Mr. Money With The Vibe by Asake, Sincerely, Benson by Bnxn, ‘Love, Damini’ by Burna Boy, and Unruly by Olamide.
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Ayra Starr Reportedly Blocks Sketch Artist Over A Portrait Made For Her

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayra Starr has reportedly hit the block button on a sketch artist for drawing an unattractive portrait of her.

A social media user identified as @Dami4reign on X (formerly Twitter) took to the platform to share a portrait of the singer that took him almost 24 -hours to complete.

“It took me 18hours 57secs to draw this Ayra Starr’s portrait.✍️🎨,” the artist wrote while sharing the art piece.

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Barely 24-hours after sharing the picture, Ayra Starr allegedly replied by blocking the artist on her social media page without a word.

Reacting to getting blocked by the female singer, Dami lamented the act as being ungrateful. He stated this while quoting a lyrics from one of the tracks on Burna Boy’s latest album, ‘I Told Them’.

“Is this the motherfxvking thanks I get?😭🤦🏼‍♂️,”
 he wrote.

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Ayra Starr, Rema, Ckay and Tems nominated for Best African music act at the 2021 MOBO Awards

Top Nigerian acts who have had an amazing year like Wizkid, Tiwa savage,Burna Boy and Davido will make the category a very tough one for the youngsters but its a great win for Nigeria and the music industry.

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Rema also got a nominated with Wizkid, Kanye, Drake, Lil Nas and alot more for the Best international music act Category.

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