Singer Ayra Starr, who triumphed over formidable competitors including Tems, Tiwa Savage, and Simi to clinch the Best Female award at the recent Headies awards in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, voiced her disappointment on social media when the award category wasn’t presented on stage during the ceremony.
Ayra Starr took to her platform to express her discontent, stating that she “will never be grateful” for winning an award that was not given the spotlight it deserved.
In her candid post, she questioned the significance of the Best Female Artist category being treated with what she perceived as indifference. She emphasized the hard work and dedication that female artists pour into their craft, citing examples of Tiwa Savage’s impressive recording achievements and Tems’ unwavering passion for music.
Ayra Starr made it clear that such nonchalance in recognizing female artists was unacceptable, declaring,
We didn’t deserve such nonchalance! Nigeria, you didn’t raise me to settle for less.”
The 2023 Headies awards ceremony notably left out the announcement of several winners, including the prestigious Record of the Year, and Best Female Artist. These awards were disclosed after the main event had concluded.
