In recent events, Ayra Starr, known for her distinctive musical style, faced a flurry of criticism over her outfit choice during a recent performance. The backlash predominantly came from male audiences, prompting the artist to address the issue head-on on her social media platforms.
Without holding back, Ayra Starr labeled those critiquing her outfit as “useless men” and accused them of seeking attention. She made a resolute statement, affirming that her art is primarily intended for her female audience. She advised those outside of this target demographic to “stay away” and referred to the situation as “disgusting.”
A bunch of useless men in my CS telling me what to wear and what I shouldn’t, shey e ni ise ni? MF cl ut ch sers. Like I said everything I do is for the girlies and ~ * stay the fk away you are not the target audience! Disg ting. Btw I don’t care at all, I’m just pointing out how st id they look from here incase they’re not aware.”
Despite her firm stance, some men in the comments persisted in engaging with derogatory remarks. Undeterred, Ayra Starr responded with confidence, highlighting her academic achievements and expressing her unwillingness to entertain disrespectful behaviour.
This recent controversy adds to Ayra Starr’s history of making headlines. Previously, she made a bold move at the Headies award ceremony, refusing to accept an award that wasn’t publicly announced on stage, citing disparities in treatment compared to male artists.
