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Multiple award-winning Nigerian artist, Ayra Starr in her latest interview with Hot 97FM, has opened up on her best Afrobeats artists.
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has sparked major conversation online after naming her personal "Big 3" of Afrobeats during a sit-down interview with New York's iconic Hot 97 FM.
When asked to identify the artists who have defined and elevated the genre, the 19 & Dangerous singer didn't hesitate. "Tiwa Savage obviously, Wizkid & Rema. That's my solid Big 3," she stated confidently, drawing an immediate reaction from fans and music critics across social media.
The picks are notable for several reasons. By including Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr gives a prominent nod to the pioneering woman who helped carve space for female artists in the male-dominated Afrobeats landscape. Wizkid, widely regarded as one of the genre's all-time global ambassadors, is an unsurprising but affirming inclusion. The selection of Rema, her label mate at Mavins Records, signals a recognition of the new generation's growing dominance, particularly following Rema's global crossover smash Calm Down.
The comments quickly went viral, igniting fierce debate on X (formerly Twitter), with fans defending and challenging her selections.
Ayra Starr, who has been on a remarkable upward trajectory since her debut, has never been shy about speaking her mind.
The Hot 97 interview is the latest stop on what has been a high-profile international press run for the singer, who continues to grow her footprint in the United States market.
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