Afrobeats star, Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr, is turning up the heat with her latest single, Hot Body. The song is a follow up to the Wizkid-featured Gimme Dat. The seductive and summer banger embodies the Afropop princess’ fiery spirit and genre-bending sound.
Fresh off her BET win, a Roc Nation deal, and an ongoing global tour with Coldplay, the dancehall-tinged new track — her third release this year — is primed for intimacy on a sweaty dance floor, featuring a thrumming, hypnotic synth bass line and sun-soaked Afrobeats.
Produced by Ragee and The Elements, Hot Body channels humid nights and a languid, late-night dance floor mood. The beat leans on a bouncy, percussion-heavy groove, while the singer’s voice carries the same magnetic allure that defined her previous releases.
Known for her seamless blends of Pidgin, English and Yoruba, the 19 & Dangerous and The Year I Turned 21hitmaker crafts unique melodies that bring her vocals to life. With the latest offering, the Bloody Samaritan delivers a body-positive anthem perfect for sun-kissed vibes and carefree nights.
Given her versatile discography, Ayra Starr effortlessly explores different genres —from the soulful R&B vibes in Away to the infectious Afrobeats rhythms in tracks like Rhythm & Blues and Commas. Hot Body is sure to be a hit, following the footsteps of her previous successful singles.
Since her breakout in 2021, the Grammy-nominated and double MOBO Award-winning artiste has charted an upward course and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Her Grammy-nominated hit, Rush, remains the most-streamed solo track by a Nigerian female artist on Spotify. Over four billion streams and a solid international set-up means she’s on a whole different level.
With an unstoppable flow and infectious energy, she’s solidifying her spot as Afrobeats’ global superstar. She is slaying the game on all fronts. The Grammy-nominated, double MOBO Award winner is not just killing it in music — she’s also serving looks in the fashion world with her bold style.
Meanwhile, the award-winning Afrobeats sensation, in another development, has responded with humour to a viral video circulating online about her being forbidden from love under her newly announced contract with global entertainment company, Roc Nation.
The video, which sparked widespread discussion across social media, claimed that Ayra Starr’s Roc Nation contract reportedly included a clause preventing her from dating. However, in response, the singer herself jumped into the comment section and playfully wrote, “Does Ayra Starr know about this?”
Her carefree response caught on fast, earning fans’ admiration for staying true to herself and handling the rumours without fuss. The development highlights her rising self-assurance as she balances global stardom with her down-to-earth personality.
