I’d be Unemployed Without Music — Ayra Starr

By Adegboyega Adeleye

Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr said that without her success in the entertainment industry she would have been unemployed, crediting her music career with redirecting her life.

In a recent conversation with EE72, the singer discussed her ascent to fame, her experience with Mavin Records, and the realities of living in the public eye.

“If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating my mother’s food,” she said.

The 24‑year‑old also recalled her excitement upon discovering that Don Jazzy and the Mavin team had been listening to her music before she signed with them.

“I was so excited when I found out they were listening to my music. You know who it is,” she said.

Ayra Starr admitted that fame brings challenges, noting that she sometimes wishes the public knew less about her because she tends to speak freely in interviews.

“I really wish people knew less about me. Once the camera comes on, I cannot stop talking. And I feel like I overshare,” she added.

Born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr joined Mavin Records in 2020 after being discovered by Don Jazzy on social media.

Since then, she has become one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, releasing projects such as “19 & Dangerous” and “The Year I Turned 21,” and earning multiple awards, nominations, and international recognition.

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