Grammy-nominated Nigerian artist Ayra Starr has opened up about her first-ever acting role in the upcoming American fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone.
In a chat with CBS, she shared how stepping into the world of acting pushed her in unexpected ways.
Unlike the flexibility she is familiar with in the music scene, she revealed that filming demanded strict discipline and punctuality.
“It (Children of Blood and Bone) is my first movie ever. You know, I’m used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, it’s not about you. You’ve to be on set on time. So, it made me get used to military time and working hard. I respect actors so much more now. Their stamina is impeccable,” she said.
She added that acting had always been one of her dreams, even though fear once held her back.
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“Acting is something I have always wanted to do. I love music, but I’ve always loved acting. I’ve always been shy when it comes to acting. But this is the first time in my life that I’ve been on camera and I’m not singing. It was amazing. I learned so much from everyone, not just the greats.”
The film is based on the bestselling novel Children of Blood and Bone by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the movie features a lineup of big names such as Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu.
Paramount Pictures is set to release the film on the 15th of January, 2027.