Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr, is an afrobeats singer who has responded to the comparison that has been made between her and Tyla, who is her equivalent in South Africa.
Both of the young people received nominations for the first-ever category of Best African Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, which led to parallels being made between them on the internet.
During an interview with BBC Radio 1 Xtra, Ayra Starr addressed the issue for the first time. She stated that she is not allowing the comparison to have an impact on her relationship with Tyla.
In her description of the South African diva, she referred to her as her “home girl” and her “G.”
She had this to say: “Tyla is my homegirl, and that is my G.” In no way does that disturb me in any way. I am not concerned about any of it at all. There should be less noise and more music.
Let us show our support for one another, since, after all, Afrobeats and African music are on the verge of becoming the dominant music genres in the world, and in order to make that happen, we need to work together. Contrasts are not necessary in this situation.”
Following the release of her hit single “Bloody Samaritan” in 2021, Ayra Starr, who has just recently released her album titled “The Year I Turned 21,” became a phenomenon that took the internet by storm.
In the same year, she released her first studio album, which was titled “19 and Dangerous.” This album featured her other chart-topping tracks, such as “Away,” “Rush,” and “Bloody Samaritan,” which she subsequently remixed with the American singer Kelly Rowland.
As a result of receiving a multitude of prizes and honours, Starr has emerged as one of the most rapidly ascending artists on the continent.
She was one of the Nigerian music singers that were considered for nominations at the Grammy Awards this year.
“Rush” was the song that garnered her her first Grammy nomination, which was in the category of Best African Music Performance. This nomination made her the youngest Nigerian female artist to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award in that particular category.
The South African singer Tyla, on the other hand, emerged victorious against the music sensation.