Multiple award-winning Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has sparked online buzz after revealing her personal “Big 3” of Afrobeats during a recent interview with New York’s iconic Hot 97 FM.
When asked to name the artists who have defined and elevated the genre, the 19 & Dangerous hitmaker didn’t hesitate. “Tiwa Savage, obviously, Wizkid & Rema. That’s my solid Big 3,” she stated confidently, comments that immediately set social media alight with reactions from fans and music critics alike.
Her choices carry a clear message. Including Tiwa Savage acknowledges the trailblazing female artist who paved the way for women in the male-dominated Afrobeats scene. Wizkid, a global ambassador for the genre, is an unsurprising but validating pick. Meanwhile, selecting Rema, her label mate at Mavin Records, highlights the new generation’s growing influence, especially following Rema’s global hit Calm Down.
The remarks quickly went viral, sparking lively debates on social media as fans both defended and challenged her selections.
Ayra Starr, who has been on an impressive rise since her debut, has never shied away from speaking her mind.
The Hot 97 interview marks the latest stop in her high-profile international press run, as the singer continues to expand her presence in the U.S. market and solidify her place as one of Afrobeats’ defining voices.
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