Rising star Ayra Starr recently shared a heartwarming revelation about her early years, highlighting her humble beginnings and the journey to stardom. In an Instagram story, she opened up about her past, revealing that she used to sell vegetables and fruits before.
Ayra Starr’s recent Instagram story unveiled a lesser-known side of her life. She posted a picture featuring women under an umbrella selling various items, accompanied by a caption that indicated this used to be her life six years ago. In her revelation, she disclosed that she once assisted her grandmother in selling fruits and vegetables. She didn’t stop there; she used to offer her voice to serenade potential customers while they went about their purchases.
Recall that Ayra Starr had made headlines a few weeks ago when she decided to follow Ilebaye, the winner of Big Brother Nigeria All Stars, known as the self-proclaimed Gen Z baddie. Ayra Starr’s gesture was a heartwarming move that generated immense joy among Ilebaye’s core fans. Ayra Starr’s status as a prominent star gave fans even more reason to celebrate her action, as they believed that Ilebaye’s fellow housemates would feel a pang of jealousy since Ayra Starr had chosen to follow her.
Recall that back in September, Kemi Filani had reported that Ayra Starr found herself at the center of a controversy regarding an award she received in September. Ayra Starr clinched the Best Female Artist award, but her response to the accolade was far from the typical expressions of gratitude. Her decision not to accept the award stemmed from the circumstances surrounding its presentation. Unlike other awards that were announced and celebrated on stage, Ayra Starr’s award was not given the same public recognition.
Ayra Starr expressed her views on this matter, emphasizing that as a female artist, she had poured tremendous effort into her work. She felt that her category, the Best Female Artist, deserved equal acknowledgment as the male artists’ categories. In her eyes, receiving an award without the public announcement or recognition on stage did a disservice to her hard work and dedication. Ayra Starr made it clear that she wouldn’t express gratitude for an award that wasn’t deemed worthy of announcement.
