Ayra Starr Opens Up About Relocating from Nigeria, Explains Reason for Her Decision
- Nigerian singer Ayra Starr shared the surprising city that now feels more like home than Lagos
- The 23-year-old star revealed the deep personal connection that inspired her relocation
- She explained how the move will shape her music, identity, and the global future of Afrobeats
Singer Ayra Starr has revealed the real reason she decided to relocate to New York, a move many fans initially thought was career-driven or label-influenced.
But for the singer, the shift was much more personal.
In an interview with Hot 93.7, the 23-year-old explained that New York has always held a special place in her heart.
The singer, who recently named Wizkid as the King of Afrobeats, described the city as a space that reminds her of home.
Source: Instagram
She stated:
“I really like it here. I might actually move here… It just felt amazing. New York reminds me of Lagos. The energy, the people, the African diaspora… I feel at home here.”
According to her, performing in New York has always come with a special kind of magic. So when she finally decided to relocate, she said it felt like a natural progression rather than a dramatic escape.
As expected, fans wondered whether the singer’s move meant drifting away from Nigeria or abandoning the Afrobeats culture that shaped her.
She emphasised that her relocation is not a rejection of her roots but a deliberate step to expand them.
She stated:
“I moved to broaden my sound and just to make my people proud around the world. I want to carry my culture wherever I go.”
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Fans react to Ayra Starr's relocation confession
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of social media users below:
@octcoming:
"Same honestly, see hustlers everywhere like lagos trying to sell things close to the street"
@crypto_psalm:
"Why she talk like that na because NYC is literally giving Lagos vibes, street life and gangster culture"
@Yondaime4l:
"You people can keep saying Nigeria made them, come back home and alladat. The dreams and goals are bigger than Nigeria, there's a point where Nigeria stops leveling you up."
@DaOnlyOne51330:
"Abi na only me no understand??? Shey Lagos run go somewhere?? Why she no just stay Lagos??"
@__oses:
"Now yall see why they don’t bother to speak on the problems in Nigeria? Cos they can easily relocate at any time."
@Amakah101:
"If I have money I’ll make the same decision. Those crowds and constant movements, love the aesthetic"
@utuhmbadike:
"Insecurity don make her japa na why burna boy is not seeing himself as a Nigeria artist bcos himself don japa"
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Ayra Starr and Tems’ mums link up
As per a previous report by Legit.ng, a photo of Tems and Ayra Starr's mothers surfaced online, warming the hearts of their fans.
In the post, the two women walked side by side, seemingly engaged in an important conversation.
Fans tried to identify each of them and pointed out the features they share with their daughters.
Source: Legit.ng
