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Born: 14 June 2002 · Age: 24
Ayra Starr is 24 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 14 June 2002.
Nigerian Afrobeats singer behind the Grammy-nominated hit Rush
Did you know?Her brother Milar is a producer who has worked on her music.
Ayra Starr became one of the leading voices of a new generation of Afrobeats. She was discovered through cover videos posted online. Mavin Records signed her and released her debut EP. Rush became a streaming hit far beyond Nigeria. Her songs mix confident lyrics with smooth R&B and pop. She has performed at major festivals in Europe and America. Her second album confirmed her place among Africa's biggest young stars.
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 14 June 2002), known professionally as Ayra Starr ( EYE-rə-star), is a Beninese-born Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer. In early 2021, Starr released her self-titled debut EP and its lead single, "Away".
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Beninese-born Nigerian singer-songwriter, born 2002
Ayra Starr was born in Cotonou on 14 June 2002.
She was born in Cotonou, Benin, and grew up partly in Lagos.
She signed to Mavin Records in 2021.
Her single Rush earned a Grammy nomination in 2024.
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Last reviewed: October 2026