Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, is a multi-talented Nigerian artist renowned for her chart-toppers like Rush, Away, Bloody Samaritan, and Sability.
Profile Data
| Full Name | Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Ayra Starr |
| Date of Birth | June 14, 2002 |
| Age (2023) | 21 Years |
| Birthplace | Cotonou, Benin |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | BA in International Relations and Political Science from Les Cours Sonou University |
| Family | Father: Mr. Aderibigbe (Kwara state, Nigeria) Mother: Mrs. Aderibigbe (Delta state, Nigeria) Brothers: Ade, Dami Sisters: Tolulope, Jesutumise |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Career Highlights | - Modeling with Quove Model, Lagos - Music career signed under Mavin Records |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Born on June 14, 2002, Ayra Starr is now 21 years old as of 2023. She was born and raised in Cotonou, Benin, to a music-loving Christian family but later moved to Lagos State, Nigeria. She's proudly Nigerian by nationality and follows the Christian faith.
Ayra Starr completed her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria, and pursued a BA degree in international relations and political science at Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou, Benin. Due to her father's business, her family relocated frequently during her high school years, which made it challenging for her to form lasting friendships.
Family
Ayra Starr's father, Mr. Aderibigbe, is from Kwara state, Nigeria, and worked as a businessman, while her mother, Mrs. Aderibigbe, from Delta state, Nigeria, was a dedicated homemaker. She grew up alongside four siblings, two brothers named Ade and Dami, and two sisters, Tolulope and Jesutumise.
As for her marital status, there's no publicly available information about her relationship status, whether she's in a relationship or single.
Career
Ayra Starr ventured into the world of fashion in August 2018, at the young age of 16, collaborating with Quove Model, a modeling agency in Lagos State, Nigeria. She later modeled for notable brands like Mazelle Studio, Complete Fashion Magazine, and Esperanza Woman.
In 2019, Ayra Starr gained recognition by posting song covers on Instagram, including tracks by artists like Andra Day and 2Face Idibia. In December 2019, she uploaded her original song, "Damage," which caught the attention of renowned record executive Don Jazzy, leading to her signing with Mavin Records.
Starting in 2020, Ayra Starr began recording at Mavin Studios in Lagos under the guidance of producers Louddaaa and Don Jazzy, rapidly making her mark in the music industry. Her self-titled debut extended play, "Away," dropped on January 22, 2021, through Mavin Records. The hit single "Away" reached number 17 on the US Billboard Top Triller Global and spent two weeks at number four on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 early in 2021.
This success paved the way for her debut full-length mixtape, "19 & Dangerous," released in August 2021, primarily featuring Afropop and R&B. Critics lauded the album, and it yielded two top forty songs in Nigeria. The lead single, "Bloody Samaritan," even topped the Top 50 chart, marking a historic achievement as the first solo track by a female artist to do so.
| Ayra Starr at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Source: Instagram @ayrastarr |
Net Worth
As of 2023, Ayra Starr's estimated net worth stands at an impressive $1 million.
