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Rihanna confirms she is open to collaborate with Ayra Starr
Global pop icon Rihanna caused a stir in the Afrobeats community with a surprise encounter with emerging Nigerian singer Ayra Starr.
Their meeting took place at a recent Fenty Beauty event in London, where a brief exchange sparked speculation about a potential collaboration. A video snippet capturing their charismatic interaction quickly went viral.
In the video, Rihanna and Ayra Starr exchange friendly greetings before Rihanna asks if Ayra has a song with fellow Nigerian artist Tems.
Ayra responds in the negative, prompting Rihanna to playfully suggest, “If you have an extra verse, call me.”
The internet erupted with excitement at the news, with fans thrilled at the possibility of a collaboration between Rihanna and Ayra Starr. Such a partnership would be a monumental moment for Ayra Starr, solidifying her status as one of Afrobeats’ rising stars.
While details are scarce at this stage, the music world eagerly awaits any further developments stemming from this chance encounter.
The moment Ayra Starr met Rihanna 🤌🏽😍 pic.twitter.com/ZUuZUOv2D3
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Recall, Ayra Starr’s track “Sability” has made a comeback on the Billboard U.S.. Afrobeats Songs Chart, securing the 47th position this week. Having previously reached number 14, it stands as the sole entry on the chart for this period. This update was shared on Wednesday, April 11, 2024.
The song’s resurgence highlights its enduring popularity and Ayra Starr’s consistent appeal to listeners. Explaining the song’s concept, the young Mavin Records signee described it as “the ability to master and control your sabiness before it turns to oversabi.”
This achievement adds to Ayra Starr’s recent successes, notably propelled by her hit single “Rush,” which has amassed significant streaming numbers both locally and internationally.