Ayra Starr has made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. The Nigerian star also took home the Best International Music Act award at the ceremony held in Newcastle. Ayra Starr (2025) joins Wizkid (2017, 2021) and Burna Boy (2020, 2022) as the only Nigerian artists to have …

Popular Nigerian artiste, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, (well known as Ayra Starr) has apologised after she was dragged by social media users for disrespecting Juju music icon, King Sunny Ade. As seen in a viral video online, Starr was seen shaking hands with KSA while standing – a posture that has brought her under the light as netizens lambasted the 21-year-old for …

YBNL/Empire signee Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake has emerged most streamed Nigerian artist for 2023 in a comprehensive overview as displayed by data accrued by the streaming platform, Spotify. According to the 2023 Spotify Wrapped data, Nigerian music enthusiasts Asake earned the coveted title of most streamed artist in three different countries, Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, where he captivated …

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, a Nigerian singer popularly known as Ayra Starr has expressed discontent with the organisers of Headies Awards for their “nonchalant” attitude towards female musicians. Beating industry heavyweights like Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, Starr emerged winner of the Best Female Artiste category at the 16th edition of Headies, which was held on Sunday. Unfortunately, the organisers failed …

Four Nigerian artists – Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr and Asake – have been nominated for the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards. Grammy award winner, Burna Boy was nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, and Best International Act categories. Tems, who is also a Grammy winner, was nominated for Best …

Famous Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (better known as Ayra Starr) has cancelled all her shows in the United States over ill health. Also, the singer was billed to perform at the ‘Something In The Water Concert’ in Virginia City alongside ASAP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, and a host of other top stars. Making the revelation on Sunday night in a …

Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (well known as Ayra Starr) has responded to critics of her fashion sense. It was reported that the Bloody Samaritan crooner has come under heavy criticism on the social media for her scanty dressing. But in a recent interview with Kiss FM, London, Ayra Starr said her critics do not have the right to advise …