Ayra Starr Gets Celestial On "Starrgirl" + More New and Trending Songs Globally
The 16-track project pairs Starr with ZAYN, Wizkid and Rema as she expands her sound beyond Afrobeats.
- On August 14, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr released her third studio album, 'Starrgirl,' a 16-track project featuring collaborations with ZAYN, Wizkid, and Rema.
- Starr recorded the album following her move to New York, using the project to explore personal growth and remove the 'noise and expectations' from her environment and the internet.
- Incorporating a traditional Yoruba gele head wrap, Starr and photographer Axle Jozeph reimagined the accessory as an Afrofuturist icon on the album's cover art.
- Despite recovering from surgery, Starr hosted listening parties in New York and Los Angeles while continuing to balance performances, including opening for Coldplay on stadium tours.
- Having earned two Grammy nominations, Starr remains a top contender in music and is preparing for a debut acting role in the fantasy-adventure film 'Children of Blood and Bone.
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Afrobeats Superstar Ayra Starr on the Freedom She Felt Making ‘Starrgirl’: ‘I Kept Telling People, “Let Me Cook!”’
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr is getting her hair blow-dried when she casually mentions that she has a plane to catch in an hour. It is less than 48 hours before release day, and our conversation has already been moved around to accommodate her recovery from surgery (the specific reason for which she has not […]
Best New Music This Week: Ayra Starr Releases ‘Starrgirl,’ Flo Milli Is ‘Too Bo$$Y,’ Jorja Smith, And More
Happy Friday, folks. With summer in full swing, let’s enjoy its final few days with some great music from some of the most talented artists in the entertainment industry. Today, Ayra Starr drops Starrgirl, the 16-track album that features Kwn, WizKid, Leon Thomas, Rema, and more. Erykah Badu and Alchemist come together for “With Doctor,” the new single off of their upcoming joint album set for release on August 28. In another collaborative album…
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VMT NewsAyra Starr releases third studio album, ‘Starr Girl’
Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has released her third studio album titled “Starr Girl”. The 16-track project features Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Wizkid on “Gimme Dat” and Rema on “Who’s Dat Girl”. Other confirmed guest appearances include Kwn on “Amazing”, Theodora on “Ms. Paper” and Leon Thomas on “Pressure”. The album also […] The post Ayra Starr releases third studio album, ‘Starr Girl’ appeared first o…
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty congratulates Ayra Starr on ‘Starrgirl’ album release
Rihanna’s cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, has sent Nigerian singer Ayra Starr a congratulatory package and flowers to celebrate the release of her third studio album,“Starrgirl”. The package was tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl” and was shared on X by entertainment platforms on Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Photographs of the package showed Fenty Beauty products, […] The post Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty congratulates Ayra Starr on ‘St…
Ayra Starr releases third studio album, Starr Girl - Newsy People
Afrobeats star, Ayra Starr has released her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, featuring collaborations with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian and international music scene. The 16-track project, released on Friday, August 14, 2026, marks another major milestone in the singer’s growing career. Among the headline collaborations is Wizkid, who appears on Gimme Dat, while fellow Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema features on Who’s…
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