Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has revealed that her life could have taken a very different turn if she had not found success in the music industry, admitting that she would likely be unemployed today without her career in entertainment.
Speaking during a recent interview with EE72, the singer reflected on her journey to stardom, her relationship with Don Jazzy and the challenges that come with fame.
“If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator.
That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating my mother’s food,” she said.
The 24-year-old singer also recalled the excitement she felt when she discovered that Don Jazzy and members of the Mavin Records team had been paying attention to her music before she officially joined the label.
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“I was so excited when I found out they were listening to my music. You know who it is,” she said.
Ayra Starr further opened up about the pressures of celebrity life, admitting that she sometimes wishes the public knew less about her because of her tendency to speak freely during interviews.
“I really wish people knew less about me. Once the camera comes on, I cannot stop talking. And I feel like I overshare,” she added.
Born Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, Ayra Starr rose to prominence after being discovered by Don Jazzy through social media and signing with Mavin Records in 2020.
Since then, she has become one of Nigeria’s most successful music exports, releasing acclaimed projects including 19 & Dangerous and The Year I Turned 21, while earning numerous awards, nominations and international recognition.