Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has opened up about an unforgettable encounter with global superstar Rihanna, revealing that the billionaire artist called her one of her favourite artistes.
In a recent interview with ETalk TV, the Rush singer described the meeting as surreal, calling Rihanna “an amazing person and somebody to look up to.” Ayra Starr said the fact that Rihanna loves her music made the experience even more special.
“People always say, ‘never meet your idols,’ but I’m so glad I met mine because she’s just an amazing person. And the fact that she loves my music; I’m my favourite artist’s favourite artist,” Starr said, expressing her admiration for the Fenty Beauty mogul.
She further described Rihanna as “an amazing artist, an amazing woman, an amazing person in general,” highlighting how nervous she sometimes feels around her and how she copes by making unnecessary jokes.
Looking ahead, Ayra Starr is optimistic about collaborating with Rihanna on a music project in the future, a development that has excited fans eagerly anticipating their possible joint work.
The Nigerian rising star’s emotional testimony reinforces her growing influence in the global music scene and her status as a role model for many young African artists.
This revelation has sparked significant buzz on social media, with fans celebrating the prospect of a future hit collaboration between two powerful female voices in music.