Billionaire songstress Rihanna sees boundless potential in Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, affirming her capability to conquer both the male and female realms of the music industry.
Rihanna, renowned for her global influence, commended Ayra’s distinctive voice, noting its broad appeal to audiences of all genders.
“Ayra’s deep voice resonates with both boys and girls,” Rihanna stated confidently, expressing her conviction in Ayra’s future dominance in the music world.
Ayra Starr revealed her enlightening encounter with Rihanna at the Authentic Woman event in the UK during a recent interview with Billboard.
Reflecting on their interaction, the ‘Rush’ crooner shared, “We 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, known for her distinct vocal timbre, admitted to concerns about her voice’s reception, to which Rihanna offered empowering reassurance.
“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.’
‘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.’
With Rihanna’s encouragement and guidance, Ayra Starr stands poised to redefine industry norms and inspire a new generation of artists.