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I just let them – Ayra Starr on how she deals with internet trolls
Mavin princess Ayra Starr has shared her strategy for dealing with online trolls, stating that she simply “lets them be.”
In an interview on Cool FM, the singer discussed her nonchalant approach to handling negative comments on the internet. Known for her chart-topping hits, Ayra Starr revealed her laid-back attitude towards online criticism, choosing not to engage with or be affected by trolls.
“I read stuff and I see stuff, and if it’s bad, I just let them be. I feel like I’m in my ‘let them be’ era and stage. But if it’s stupid, I just block,” Ayra Starr shared during the interview.
The singer said that she has come a long way, and have come to understand how social media works better over time. “I’ve grown so much, and I know that my attention gives things value, so I don’t rate people,” she said.
Ayra Starr also mentioned that, on occasion, she responds to trolls, clarifying that her responses are more for amusement and entertainment rather than being driven by anger or frustration.
“I feel like I had an era on Twitter just three months ago where I was responding to trolls. Not because I was angry, I was just having fun. I was on my bed with my legs in the sky responding to them. I just let them and I don’t keep things in my mind because I won’t remember in like three hours,” she stated.
The artist highlighted her evolving mindset, stating, “I just let them, and I don’t keep things in my mind because I won’t remember in like three hours.”
Ayra Starr, like many other celebrities, frequently encounters criticism on social media, often centered around various aspects, including her fashion choices. However, a recent incident on January 27, 2024, drew harsh backlash when a viral video depicted her shaking hands with musical icon King Sunny Ade instead of adhering to the traditional Yoruba custom of kneeling.
This deviation from the customary greeting led to online criticism, with social media users accusing her of being disrespectful to King Sunny Ade, given his seniority and experience in the music industry. In response to the backlash, Ayra Starr took to her Twitter (now X) account to share her perspective on the events of the night and issued an apology to the musical icon.
“I’m so sorry, I had just walked in and all the lights and nerves didn’t let me see but I came back around to greet everyone properly. I have never been that girl to be disrespectful. I’m a proper Yoruba girl and the video didn’t start until after I’d greeted Burna’s mom! I’m very sorry to the legend, uncle and King Sunny Ade,” she said.