Who Is Ayra Starr? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Ayra Starr is 22 years old. She was born in Cotonou, Benin, and grew up with a deep passion for music and the arts. She gained international recognition following the release of her debut EP, "Ayra Starr," which featured hits like Away and Rush. Her blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and pop has not only resonated with fans in Africa but has also found a global audience. For more in-depth information, you can visit her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Soul Singer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 14, 2002 |
| Age | 23 Years |
| Birth Place | Cotonou, Benin |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Benin |
Popularity
Ayra Starr's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ayra Starr stands tall at approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and maintains a weight of around 130 pounds (59 kg). Her body measurements are estimated at 32-25-35 inches, resulting in an elegant and striking appearance that complements her dynamic presence in the music industry.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Despite her fame, Ayra Starr keeps her personal life relatively private. As of 2025, she is rumored to be dating fellow artist Rema, although neither has officially confirmed their relationship. The couple's chemistry is evident in their collaborative projects and social media interactions. Ayra Starr comes from a close-knit family that has always supported her dreams of becoming a successful artist.
She is a Nigerian and of the Yoruba ethnicity. Her family moved frequently during her high school years because of her father's business and as a result she had a hard time forming close friendships.
Net Worth and Salary
Ayra Starr's estimated net worth in 2025 is around $5 million. This impressive figure stems from her successful music career, brand endorsements, and various business ventures. With numerous hit singles and international tours, she has secured a lucrative position in the entertainment industry, earning both respect and financial stability.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ayra Starr's career took off after signing with Mavin Records in 2020. Since then, her achievements have grown exponentially. In addition to her music, Ayra has ventured into various business opportunities, including fashion collaborations and beauty endorsements. These investments not only bolster her income but also solidify her brand as a multifaceted artist. She actively participates in promoting African culture and aims to inspire the next generation of musicians.
In early 2021, Starr began her career with the release of her eponymous debut extended play and its lead single "Away", which spent two consecutive weeks at number four on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 chart; the song also peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Top Triller Global chart.
It was followed by the release of her debut studio album, 19 & Dangerous (2021). Categorized mainly as Afropop and R&B, it received favorable critical reception and spawned two top forty hits in Nigeria. The lead single "Bloody Samaritan" peaked atop the Top 50 chart, becoming the first solo song by a female artist to reach the number-one position.
In August the same year, Starr was ranked number three on Billboard's Next Big Sound.
Social Network
Ayra Starr is highly active on social media platforms, leveraging her influence to connect with fans and followers. She has over 3 million followers on Instagram and 1 million followers on Twitter, where she shares updates about her life, music, and personal thoughts. Her vibrant personality and engaging content have helped foster a strong community around her brand, allowing her to maintain a loyal fan base.
Her self-titled debut extended play was released on 22 January 2021 through Mavin Records.
The album has been described as "a topsy-turvy chronicle of love or love-themed situations" and "merges elements of R&B/neo-soul with Afropop percussion." Starr said her intention with the record was to make music that would resonate with both young and old listeners. The mixing and mastering of the EP was by Ikon, Louddaaa and Johnny Drille.
Starr wrote one of the songs on the EP alone and co-wrote the remaining four with her brother Dami. Shortly after its release, the EP became the number-one album on Nigeria iTunes and Apple Music.
As of March 2021, it has reached the same position on Apple Music in 4 other countries, racking up over 15 million streams across Spotify, YouTube and Audio Mack. The project spawned the hit track "Away" which peaked at number four on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 and number 17 on US Billboard Top Triller Global.
Its accompanying music video also debuted on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10. OkayAfrica included the song in their list of The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of January 2021. Starr released remix versions of "Ija" and "Away" featuring Tokimonsta and Lilo respectively between March and April.
Around the same time, Crayon's EP Twelve A.M was released with her vocals on the track "In Sync." She performed at the "UC Berkeley" Nigerian Students Association virtual culture show titled The Olori Awards. In April 2021, the official music video for her song "DITR" was released on YouTube via Mavin.
In June 2021, the music video for another song titled "Sare", was released. Both music videos were directed by Afolabi Olalekan.
Education
In addition to her musical career, Ayra Starr pursued her education with dedication. She attended Les Cours Sonou University, where she studied business administration. Balancing her studies and career, Ayra believes in the importance of education and often speaks about the value of learning and self-improvement in her interviews.
