Ayra Starr has opened up about a deeply personal moment that reshaped how she sees herself.
In an interview with W Magazine, the Nigerian Afrobeats singer revealed that meeting global icon Rihanna in Barbados in 2024 came at a time when her confidence was at a low point.
What could have been just another celebrity encounter turned into something far more meaningful.
Starr recalled that her most memorable moment was “sitting with her while we watched my music videos. The fact that she was pointing out her favourite parts felt so unreal…
“At that time I was struggling with my self-image and confidence, so that moment meant everything.”
The experience left a lasting emotional imprint. She described the encounter as something almost fated, saying she felt “God had sent” Rihanna to her,” and called it “one of the most amazing feelings.”
The admiration between the two artists isn’t new. Starr has long cited Rihanna as a major influence on her artistry and image.
During that same 2024 meeting, Rihanna also hinted at the possibility of working together, expressing openness to collaborating with both Ayra Starr and Tems.
