Ayra Starr Names Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, And Rema As Her Personal Afrobeats “Big 3”

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has revealed her personal “Big 3” of the genre, naming Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the artistes she considers the most influential.

The singer shared her picks during a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, when asked to identify the Afrobeats acts that have had the biggest impact on shaping the sound and global reach of the music.

“My Afrobeats Big 3 would be Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Rema. My solid Big 3,” she stated.

Starr explained that her choices reflect the unique contributions each artist has made to the evolution of Afrobeats. She praised Tiwa Savage as a pioneering female figure whose success has paved the way for women in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

Her comments add a fresh perspective to the ongoing debate over the genre’s so-called “Big 3.” For years, fans and industry watchers have typically used the term to refer to Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, citing their commercial dominance and global influence.