Oyinkansola Aderibigbe (born 14 June 2002) known professionally as Ayra Starr is a fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue music.
The talented female songstress hit the spotlight after being announced as Mavin Records’ new artist.
This makes her the current female musical artist signed to Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy.
Ayra Starr is the third female act to join the label since it was founded by Don Jazzy in 2012.
Ayra Starr Early Life
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born on 14 June 2002 in Cotonou, Benin, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She was born to Nigerian parents from Kwara State and has four siblings. She comes from a Christian home with a strong belief in God.
She is a gifted artist who started singing from a young age and would compose music lyrics as a child.
Her parents supported her passion for music and encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a super singer.
Real Facts About Ayra Starr
Full Name: | Oyinkansola Aderibigbe |
Stage Name: | Ayra Starr |
Born: | 14 June 2002 (age 20 years old) |
Birth Place: | Benin |
State Of Origin: | Edo State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Boyfriend • Husband: | Single |
Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
Record Label: | Mavin Records |
Net Worth: | $400,000 |
Ayra Starr Education Backguard
The beautiful singer, Ayra Starr completed her primary and secondary school education in Lagos State. She is currently an undergraduate in a top university in southwest Nigeria.
Ayra Starr Career
As a young girl with Christian faith Ayra Starr was an active member of her church choir where she served as a vocalist. Her time in the choir developed her into a better singer.
she always composed songs that were written in notebooks. She has performed several renditions of her songs at church programs, school events, carnivals, and music festivals.
she started going to a recording studio close to her house to make music. She also began doing the covers of some of her favorite songs and posted them on her Instagram page.
Starr was signed with Quove Models, a modeling agency based in Lagos in August 2018,
Ayra Starr signed a recording contract deal with Mavin record in 2020. she started recording at Mavin Studios in Lagos with producers Louddaaa and Don Jazzy. Her self-titled debut extended play was released on 22 January 2021 through Mavin Records.
The Mavin family is composed of artists like Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, DNA Twins, Rema, Magixx, Boy Spyce, Ruger, and Crayon.
Ayra Starr Discography
- Memories
- Ija
- Away
- Ditr
- Sare
- Bloody Samaritan
Ayra Starr’s Net Worth
The talented vocalist and Mavins songstress, Ayra Starr has an estimated net worth of $400,000.