Ayra Starr Names Burna Boy as Her Dream Collaboration Ahead of 2026 Grammys
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has revealed that Burna Boy remains her top choice for a future music collaboration.
The award-winning artiste made the disclosure during a Billboard interview with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, while speaking about her nomination for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Reflecting on her journey and growing confidence in her career, Ayra Starr described the latest nomination as a reassuring moment, especially when compared to her first experience.
“I am very grateful that I’m actually a two-time Grammy nominee. The first time I got nominated, it was like oh my God, I got nominated.
“But the second time I was like maybe I need to trust God and myself a bit more. I have collaborated with many people, and I still want to collaborate with more people. But everyone knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with,” she said.
TRENDBRIO reports that Ayra Starr secured a Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for Gimme Dat, her collaboration with Wizkid, which was released in April 2025.
The nominations were officially announced in November 2025, ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026.
Reacting to the honour, the singer reiterated that the recognition serves as reassurance of her growth and consistency in the global music space.
