Grammy-nominated Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr has voiced her ambition to ascend as one of the foremost figures in the Afrobeats scene, expressing her aspiration for the genre to claim its position as the world’s preeminent musical style.
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan UK, the 21-year-old songstress passionately conveyed her vision, stating, “My hope for Afrobeats is for it to be the biggest genre in the world. Because it deserves to be.
“Other genres of music are great, but there’s nothing like Afrobeat. Even the sad music makes you feel good. So, I want Afrobeats to be the biggest genre in the world and I would love to be one of the leading artists,” she added.
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Additionally, she shared her musical inspirations, citing luminaries such as Rihanna, Drake, Burna Boy, Beyoncé, Victoria Monét, Rema, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler The Creator as influences for her artistic journey.
