CurrentReport Blog Grammy-nominated Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr has recently revealed her elation over the support extended to African artists by none other than American icon Chris Brown. Set to join Brown as a special guest on his highly anticipated “11:11” tour across the United States and Canada, Ayra Starr expressed her excitement during a recent interview with Kiss FM, UK.
Upon learning about the collaboration during Grammy week, Ayra Starr shared her exhilaration, affirming, “I was super excited. No, I didn’t cry. I would probably cry during my first performance at the tour when I see everybody.”
Acknowledging Chris Brown’s longstanding admiration for African music, Ayra Starr emphasized his unwavering support, stating, “Chris Brown has been a fan of African music for a long time. He has been very supportive. He has always been supporting the culture, and it is really beautiful to see.”
The collaboration between Ayra Starr and Chris Brown symbolizes a significant milestone in the global recognition of African music. Ayra Starr expressed her enthusiasm, remarking, “It is exciting to see African music get recognized globally. It has been a long time coming. African music has been popping. African music has been doing it in Africa. Actually, Afrobeats has always been the best genre in the world.”
