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.

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Ayra Starr’s Mother Nene Aderigbigbe Explains Why She Ended Three Close Friendships

Nene Aderigbigbe, mother of singer Ayra Starr, has shared why she permanently ended three close friendships. In a New Year’s reflection on TikTok, Nene looked back on past choices and questioned whether she might have overreacted. She explained that each friendship ended for clear personal reasons. The first fallout occurred after a serious breach of trust. Nene said a friend had shared a private conversation with her husband without permission. “I was reflecting on life, and I remembered a few years ago I cut off some friends. I don’t know if I overreacted, but do you know why I did it?” she said. “Three of us would talk about women’s things, and the next day, one of them told me my private conversation had been shared with her husband. I never picked up her call again. Why would you tell your husband what we discussed? That’s not the kind of friend I want.” The second friendship ended due to unwanted interference from the friend’s husband, who repeatedly involved Nene in personal matters. “I’m your friend, not your husband’s friend. Why tell me where you are? I’m not comfortable with that,” she said. The third breakup was caused by emotional exhaustion. Nene explained that a friend, married for over 20 years, would constantly call to complain about her husband. “Do you want me to go and confront him? That’s your marriage, not mine. I cannot be drained mentally like that,” she added. Nene noted that none of the three friends know the full reasons behind her decisions. “That’s why I cut them off, and even today, they still don’t know why,” she said. Her story underscores the importance of boundaries and protecting one’s peace in friendships.

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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

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Ayra Starr Shares Struggles With Loneliness And Harsh Winter After Relocating To New York

Ayra Starr has opened up about the challenges she’s faced since moving from Lagos to New York. In a Substack post, the singer described struggling with loneliness and the harsh winter, calling her apartment “almost-empty” and the city itself “a walk-in freezer.” She admitted to moments of doubt and even regretted missing out on Detty December back in Nigeria. Starr also reflected on feeling detached from others, describing it as her “nobody gets me era,” where she no longer feels the need to prove herself. She wrote: “It’s so cold it feels like the city is actively trying to unalive my motivation. It’s the kind of cold that makes you realize happiness was just a summer hallucination, and I can’t stop the tiny voice at the back of my mind sarcastically saying, ‘Who sent you work?’”

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Rema Playfully Shades Ayra Starr Over Move from Lagos to New York

Rema has jokingly shaded fellow singer Ayra Starr following her move from Lagos to New York. He shared a photo of the singer on social media with the caption: “Love ur neighbor as yourself but once money land you change neighborhood. No wam.” The playful dig comes as Ayra Starr settles into her new life abroad, with fans reacting to Rema’s humorous commentary on how success can change one’s surroundings.

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Ayra Starr Relocates to New York City, Says City Feels Like Home

Ayra Starr has confirmed her move to New York City, describing it as a strategic step to boost her global music career. The 23-year-old singer has been living in the U.S. city for less than two months, citing its vibrant energy and large African community as key reasons for the relocation. In an interview, Ayra Starr explained that New York’s atmosphere closely mirrors her hometown of Lagos, making the transition smooth. “New York reminds me so much of Lagos. So it feels like home. There are a lot of Nigerians here. There’s a huge African diaspora here, so it feels like home,” she said, highlighting the comfort she finds in the city’s familiar cultural rhythm and dynamic pace.

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Grammys Nominated Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid Among Nigerians Artists 2026

Nigerian artists continue to shine on the global music stage with several nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Burna Boy is nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for his hit song Love. Davido, alongside Omah Lay, also received a nod in the same category for their collaboration With You. Ayra Starr, featuring Wizkid, earned a nomination for Gimme Dat, highlighting the international reach of Nigerian music. The nominations reflect the growing influence of Nigerian artists in shaping contemporary music, with Afrobeat and collaborations with global stars increasingly recognized at major award platforms like the Grammys.

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Ayra Starr And Her Mum Go Viral For Playful Photoshoot And Striking Resemblance

Ayra Starr has captured the internet’s attention with a sweet and playful video featuring her mother, showing off their beautiful bond and uncanny resemblance. In the viral clip, the singer is seen snapping photos of her mum, who confidently mimics her celebrity poses with flair. Ayra jokingly says, “Mummy, you’re stealing my pose,” as both share laughter while striking nearly identical stances. Fans have flooded the comments with admiration, calling Ayra’s mum “a stunner” and noting that the singer clearly got her good looks and confidence from her.

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