Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter redefining Afropop with her distinctive sound. Raised between Cotonou and Lagos, she broke through with her 2021 debut album 19 & Dangerous, which spawned hits like “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush.”

A Gen Z icon and Mavin Records signee, Ayra has become a global sensation with collaborations featuring Wizkid, Kelly Rowland, and David Guetta. Her 2024 album The Year I Turned 21 further solidified her status as one of Africa’s most streamed and boundary-pushing artists.