Ayra Starr Praises Wizkid as Living Legend, Reveals Lessons Learned from Working with Him
At the Grammy Museum event, Ayra Starr shared her admiration for Wizkid, calling him a living legend and reflecting on the lessons she has learned from working with him.
She recounted her first time collaborating with the Afrobeats superstar, admitting she was overwhelmed and in awe of his presence:
“Wizkid is a legend. We all know that. Look how far we’ve come. He’s a legend. He’s a living legend.”
By their second collaboration, Ayra noticed a different side of him—calm, composed, and confident. She explained how his demeanor taught her that true confidence isn’t loud, it’s quiet and assured:
“He was so cool, so calm, so relaxed. He made me understand that confidence is not noise. He’s very present and confident in his mission in life, and that taught me a lot.”
Her reflections highlighted the mutual respect between the two artists and the inspiration she draws from Wizkid’s approach to music and life, further strengthening her journey in the Afrobeats scene.
"Wiz is a legend, we all know that! He’s a living legend. He made me understand that confidence is not noise, he’s just very calm as a human being, very present and confident in his mission in this life, and that made me learn a lot.”
– Ayra Starr. pic.twitter.com/UpwGiDipev
— Wizkid Source (@WizkidSource) December 17, 2025
