‘I got admitted into university at 14’ – Ayra Starr — Photo Source: Dazed

Ayra Starr explains stage name, Don Jazzy’s input

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, who has gained popularity under the stage name Ayra Starr, recently disclosed the origin of her unique stage name.

In an intriguing revelation, she explained that the name ‘Ayra Starr’ is a collaborative creation between herself and her record label boss, the renowned Don Jazzy.

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Ayra Starr shared that she came up with the first part of her stage name, “Ayra,” which was a creative adaptation of her identity. The latter part, “Starr,” was added by Don Jazzy, the head of Mavin Records, the label she is signed to. This suffix added an extra flair and distinctiveness to her stage persona.InformationGuideNigeria

Before her rise to fame and signing with Mavin Records, the artist was known simply as “Oyin,” a shortened form of her first name, Oyinkansola.NYSC Portal

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Speaking in a special Christmas interview with Arise TV, the singer said: “There is this Yoruba name called Ira, I wanted people to pronounce it as ‘Aira.’JAMB Result

“And I was like, the only way they can pronounce it is by spelling it ‘A Y R A.’ So, I was thinking about it and something just told me to go ‘A Y R A.’ And when I did, everything just came together: The meaning of the name, it felt like God was speaking to me.JAMB Portal

“And ‘Starr’ was Don Jazzy’s idea. Ayra means ‘woke and open minded.’ And that’s what I want. I want to be honoured and respected.”