Ayra Starr
Mavin Records star with a sharp pop instinct and a delivery that cuts straight through the mix — Gen-Z afrobeats with global-chart ambition already realized.
Ayra Starr is a Nigerian singer who was born in Cotonou, Benin, and signed to Don Jazzy's Mavin Records while still a teenager. Her music sits at the pop end of afrobeats, drawing on R&B, neo-soul and the alté scene, with lyrics that often deal with independence and self-possession.
She broke through with "Bloody Samaritan" and went on to reach wide international audiences with "Rush," and her collaborations have extended her reach well beyond West Africa. On stage she works with a clear, forward vocal and a strong visual sense, and she is among the most prominent of the younger generation of Nigerian pop artists.
Festivals Ayra Starr is playing
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What festivals is Ayra Starr playing in 2026?
Ayra Starr is booked at 1 festival: All Points East 2026.
Is Ayra Starr playing All Points East 2026?
Yes — Ayra Starr is on the All Points East 2026 lineup, August 21–30, 2026 at Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London, UK. They play Friday, August 21.
Where is Ayra Starr from?
Ayra Starr is from Cotonou, BJ.
What kind of music does Ayra Starr play?
Ayra Starr is tagged afrobeats and afropop.
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