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Ayra Starr Says Rihanna Is Her Idol and Was Happy to Know Rihanna Likes Her Music
Nigerian music artist Ayra Starr says choosing Rihanna as her musical role model was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. In a recent chat with ETalk TV, the Nigerian singer shared how much she admires Rihanna, calling her a true inspiration and someone she’s proud to look up to.
She also opened up about the surreal moment she met the global superstar for the first time. What shocked her the most? Finding out that Rihanna is actually a fan of her music. “Meeting her still feels unreal,” Ayra said.
“She’s someone I’ve always loved and looked up to. People say you shouldn’t meet your idols, but I’m so happy I met mine. She’s amazing in every way, and the fact that she enjoys my music… I mean, I’m my favorite artist’s favorite artist. That means everything to me.”
She added that being around Rihanna often leaves her nervous and unsure of how to act, so she ends up cracking awkward jokes. Still, the moment left a lasting impact, and Ayra says she’s hopeful about collaborating with Rihanna someday.
VeryDarkMan shares that he was warned by Burna Boy once that the Nigerians he fights for will one day turn on him.
He shared “Burna Boy warned me, he said the Nigerians I’m fighting for will backstab me. They’ll put knife in your neck if they have the opportunity.”
“Fighting for Nigerians is tiring. Same Nigerians that tried to cancel Burna of their own because of what happened in his UK show. Una international star. Just because him tell one person make him Comot from him show, Una join them everybody wan cancel am.”
Well, a particular song or songs have been ringing in everyone’s ears this week. Do we have the same answer?
Yes, “Heaven Baby” by Ayra Starr and Zayn Malik.
The song has risen quite well, with TikTok users also using it for different trends and videos. It has also made an impact on the charts, reaching No. 2 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart in its first week.
Other songs from Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl album that have been getting attention include:
- Misunderstood
- Amazing
- Gimme Dat
- Dangerous
- Pressure
“Heaven Baby” has also been gaining significant traction on TikTok, with hundreds of thousands of videos using the sound.
Movie lovers, this weekend we’ll be looking at 10 movies Angelina Jolie has acted in.
- Girl, Interrupted
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Wanted
- Salt
- The Tourist
- Maleficent
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
- Eternals
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