In a heartwarming turn of events, Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr found herself overcome with emotion as veteran actress Genevieve Nnaji showed her support for the singer’s latest album.
The Mavins star, whose Sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21” has been making waves in the music industry, received unexpected recognition from the iconic actress, leaving her teary-eyed and speechless.
Taking to her Instagram story, Genevieve shared a video of herself listening to a song from Ayra Starr’s album titled “21.” The gesture touched Ayra Starr deeply, prompting her to repost the video on her own Instagram story with several emotive emojis expressing her gratitude and disbelief.
But Genevieve’s support didn’t end there. She went on to repost the video on her Instagram story, directly addressing Ayra Starr to commend her on the quality of her album and affirm that she hadn’t skipped a single track.
Ayra Starr’s album has been receiving widespread acclaim, with even industry heavyweights like Don Jazzy and Wizkid acknowledging her talent and success. Wizkid, in particular, hailed her as a ‘superstar,’ further cementing her status as one of the brightest stars in Afrobeat music today.
This recognition comes as no surprise considering Ayra Starr’s impressive track record in the industry. From earning a BET Award nomination for Best New Artist to receiving past Grammy nominations, she has consistently proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with.
In a recent interview, Ayra Starr reflected on her journey to stardom, revealing that she harboured dreams of fame from a young age. Recounting her first meeting with Rihanna at the launch of her Fenty business in London, Ayra Starr expressed her awe at meeting the music icon and receiving career advice from her.
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