Ayra Starr sure knows how to get the internet talking. This Halloween, the 23-year-old Afrobeats star pulled off one of the most talked-about costumes of the season, dressing up as none other than her Mavin Records labelmate, Rema.
Both artists are part of Don Jazzy’s powerhouse label, Mavin Records, the same hit-making home that has shaped modern Afrobeats with stars like Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Crayon, and of course, Ayra and Rema.
So when two of the label’s brightest young acts playfully reference each other, fans are bound to take notice.
The connection between the pair has only grown stronger lately. Earlier this year, Ayra and Rema teamed up on Who’s Dat Girl, a smooth, catchy banger that’s already crossed seven million views on YouTube.
Their chemistry was undeniable from the vocals to the visuals, and even before the song dropped, they had fans in detective mode by swapping their Instagram profile pictures for each other’s.
Fast-forward to Halloween, and Ayra brought the teasing full circle. She posted a spot-on recreation of Rema’s look from the Who’s Dat Girl teaser, complete with his signature pose, arms folded, head slightly tilted, and that effortlessly cool expression.
Captioned “Happy Halloweennnn,” her post featured side-by-side photos showing just how perfectly she nailed the look.
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Fans instantly flooded her comments with laughter and admiration. “Lmaooo Ar-Rema Starr,” one joked, while another quipped, “Now we need Rema in Ayra Starr’s outfit.” The resemblance was so uncanny that some had to take a second glance before realizing it was her.
Celebrity Halloween tributes aren’t new, but there’s something especially wholesome about Ayra’s gesture, a mix of humour, respect, and playful camaraderie between two young stars who clearly share a genuine bond.
With Who’s Dat Girl still climbing the charts, currently sitting at No. 4 on both the Spotify Daily Chart and Apple Music’s Top Songs, Ayra’s Rema-inspired Halloween look feels like the perfect celebration of their collaboration and the fun, youthful energy they continue to bring to Afrobeats.