London, UK — In an exciting encounter at the Authentic Woman event in London, global superstar Rihanna expressed her belief in the immense potential of Nigerian artist Ayra Starr to make waves in the global music industry. Rihanna, 36, a Barbadian-American singer and mother of two, praised Ayra Starr’s unique voice, describing it as a powerful asset that appeals to both male and female audiences.
The 21-year-old “Rush” singer shared her exhilarating experience of meeting her idol in an interview with Billboard. “We [Rihanna and I] got to hang out after the event. Just spending time with my idol, the person that inspired me to do all of this, was the most amazing thing. She gave me so many pointers and advice,” Ayra Starr recounted.
Rihanna’s encouraging words left a profound impact on the young artist. Ayra Starr revealed, “I love my voice, but I know I have a very deep voice like, ‘Is that a man?! Is that a boy?!’ Rihanna was like, ‘You have the type of voice that can take over the males and take over the girls. You are here to take over both sides of the industry.’”
The interaction provided Ayra Starr with a fresh perspective on her unique vocal quality. “And I was like, ‘You think so?’ She’s like, ‘Yes! Yes!’ I was like, ‘Thank you so much!’ She was like, ‘That’s your superpower.’ I was like, ‘I never thought of it like that. Thank you.’ She just put everything into perspective for me.”
Ayra Starr has since gushed about her meeting with Rihanna, declaring it her biggest celebrity story to date. The heartfelt support from Rihanna underscores the promising future that lies ahead for Ayra Starr in the global music scene.
