Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and model renowned for hit songs such as “Rush,” “Away,” “Bloody Samaritan,” and “Sability.”
Ayra Starr’s Profile
| Full Name | Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Ayra Starr |
| Date of Birth | June 14, 2002 |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Place of Birth | Cotonou, Benin |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Tribe | Yoruba |
| Religion | Christian |
| Father | Mr. Aderibigbe (Kwara State) |
| Mother | Mrs. Aderibigbe (Delta State) |
| Siblings | Ade, Dami, Tolulope, Jesutumise |
| Education | Les Cours Sonou University, BA in International Relations and Political Science |
| Career | Singer, Songwriter, Model |
| Notable Works | “Rush,” “Away,” “Bloody Samaritan,” “Sability” |
| Net Worth (2024) | $2 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Ayra Starr was born on June 14, 2002, in Cotonou, Benin. As of 2024, she is 22 years old. She grew up in a well-settled Christian family in Nigeria and belongs to the Yoruba tribe. She completed her primary and secondary education in Lagos before attending Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou, where she earned a BA in international relations and political science.
Family
Ayra Starr’s father, Mr. Aderibigbe, hails from Kwara State and worked as a businessman, while her mother, Mrs. Aderibigbe, is from Delta State and was a dedicated homemaker. Ayra has four siblings: two brothers, Ade and Dami, and two sisters, Tolulope and Jesutumise.
Career
Ayra Starr’s career began in modeling at 16, collaborating with Quove Model Agency in Lagos. She modeled for brands like Mazelle Studio, Complete Fashion Magazine, and Esperanza Woman. In 2019, she started gaining recognition by posting song covers on Instagram, featuring songs by artists like Andra Day and 2Face Idibia. In December 2019, her original song “Damage” caught the attention of Don Jazzy, leading to her signing with Mavin Records.
By 2020, Ayra Starr was recording at Mavin Studios under the guidance of producers Louddaaa and Don Jazzy. Her debut extended play, “Away,” was released on January 22, 2021, and its title track reached number 17 on the US Billboard Top Triller Global and number four on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50.
In August 2021, she released her debut album, “19 & Dangerous,” which received critical acclaim and featured hit singles like “Bloody Samaritan,” which topped the TurnTable Top 50 chart, making history as the first solo track by a female artist to do so. In February 2024, she released the single “Commas,” and in April 2024, she announced her new album, “The Year I Turned 21,” which made her the first Nigerian female artist on the Billboard 200 chart.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Ayra Starr’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD.
