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Chris Brown has been very supportive of African artists – Ayra Starr
Nigerian award-winning artist Ayra Starr has expressed gratitude towards American star Chris Brown for his consistent support of African artists.
Ayra Starr, who is set to accompany Chris Brown as a special guest on his “11:11” tour across the United States and Canada, shared her excitement upon learning about the opportunity during Grammy week.
Speaking in a recent interview with Kiss FM, UK, the singer said, “I first heard about it [my tour with Chris Brown] during the Grammy week. I was super excited. No, I didn’t cry. I would probably cry during my first performance at the tour when I see everybody [laughs].
“Chris Brown has been a fan of African music for a long time. He has been very supportive. He has always been supporting the culture and it is really beautiful to see.
“It is exciting to see African music get recognised globally. It has been a long time coming. African music has been popping. African music has been doing it in Africa. Actually, Afrobeats has always been the best genre in the world.”
“Chris Brown has been very supportive…”
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Ayra Starr has opened up about her deep respect for fellow musician Rema and the significant influence he has had on her career.
In an interview with Capital Xtra that aired online on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the Comma crooner reflected on her journey with Rema, emphasizing his position as a mentor and friend.
In her words, “Rema is very honest with me, I play him almost every song before it comes out, and he’s just like, hm… I don’t know about that one oh.” The sincerity of Rema’s feedback, coupled with his discerning ear, has been instrumental in shaping Ayra Starr’s artistic vision.