Share

Ayra Starr deserves all her blessings.

Boasting 6 million followers on Instagram alone, the Nigerian singer-songwriter has since exploded into the limelight, proving why she’s a global superstar while paving the way for the genre of Afrobeats as a whole.

For those who aren’t familiar, hit play on any of her songs to immediately catch a vibe. You’ve probably heard “Rush,” which became a viral sensation and cemented Ayra Starr as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

On Tuesday, July 30th, Amazon Music teamed up with their latest Breakthrough artist Arya Starr to host the premiere of their new documentary titled Ayra Starr: Dare to Dream. The intimate screening took place at Culver Theater in Culver City, California.

Produced by Homecoming, Dare to Dream highlights Ayra Starr’s transformation from just a girl to one of the most sought after African artists of our generation. The best part is, she never shys away from being herself, manifesting her own dreams into a reality.

After the screening, Ayra Starr did a special Q&A where fans were able to ask questions at the end. When it comes to her confidence, she credits it to her Nigerian roots.

“I’m Nigerian, it comes with a lot,” she explains. “We’re born very confident. We’re taught to be very confident and be the best. If you can do it, I can do it. That’s how I was brought up. That’s very much a reflection of that. Also, I’ve been a very confident person. I grew up around strong amazing women that have inspired me and still inspire me.”

Photo Credit: David Marek