Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has disclosed that she often struggles to appreciate her own music after recording.
The 21-year-old singer admitted that each time she listens to her tracks, she feels they could have been better.
However, she noted an exception with her latest hit, Woman Commando, featuring Anita and Coco Jones. According to her, the song stands out as one she considers perfect on every listen.
Speaking in an interview with Rolling Stone, the Rush crooner said, “I usually don’t like my songs after recording. It’s so bad. I don’t even know why. I just feel like it can get better and better, and I just keep trying to go, go, go until it’s perfect. But Woman Commando was that song where I thought, okay, I went crazy on this one. This is dope.”
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Ayra Starr, who rose to prominence under Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, has carved a niche for herself with her unique blend of Afropop and R&B. Known for her energetic performances and Gen Z-inspired fashion, the Sabi Girl hitmaker has consistently delivered chart-topping songs, including Away, Bloody Samaritan, and Sability.
The Grammy winner also revealed that she draws inspiration from global superstars such as SZA, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Rema.
Beyond her musical accolades, Ayra Starr is set to make her acting debut in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone. She will join an ensemble cast featuring Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and fellow Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, is slated for release in early 2027.
