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Ayra Starr
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Participations

2
Vocalist
85
Songwriter
56
Performer
9
Singer
1
Percussionist
24
Co-Performer
4
Composer
Bio
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly called Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter known for her hit songs "Bloody Samaritan" and "Rush." Starting as a model, Ayra transitioned to music, after garnering attention through her cover songs on Instagram. Inspired by artists like Aṣa, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, she captured the interest of Don Jazzy, with her song "Damage" in 2019, leading to a contract with Mavin Records. Her self-titled debut EP in 2021, featuring the hit "Away," marked her mainstream breakthrough. This set the stage for her first full-length album, "19 & Dangerous," in 2021, featuring the chart-topping single "Bloody Samaritan." Ayra gained international acclaim with the 2022 release of "Rush," earning a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance in 2024.
Discography
Albums3
The Year I Turned 21
The Year I Turned 212024 • AlbumTracks: 15
19 & Dangerous - Deluxe
19 & Dangerous - Deluxe2022 • AlbumTracks: 16
19 & Dangerous
19 & Dangerous2021 • AlbumTracks: 11
EPs1
Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr2021 • EPTracks: 5
Singles11
Bad Vibes
Bad Vibes2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Commas
Commas2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Rhythm & Blues
Rhythm & Blues2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Sability
Sability2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Rush - Moody Jones Remix
Rush - Moody Jones Remix2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Bloody Samaritan - With Kelly Rowland - Remix
Bloody Samaritan - With Kelly Rowland - Remix2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Rush
Rush2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Bloody Samaritan (Sun-El Musician Remix)
Bloody Samaritan (Sun-El Musician Remix)2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ase - A COLORS SHOW
Ase - A COLORS SHOW2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Stars
Stars2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Bloody Samaritan
Bloody Samaritan2021 • SingleTracks: 1
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