Afrobeats singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, continues to enjoy global success as she joins the iconic band Coldplay on their tour of Australia.
As part of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres 2024 World Tour, the multi-award-winning group will headline 11 dates across Australia and New Zealand. Ayra Starr will open for them alongside Zimbabwean singer Shone and Australian X Factor contestant and singer Emmanuel Kelly.
At the latest concert at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Ayra Starr thrilled the audience with performances of her hit singles ‘Rush’ and songs from her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’.
The award-winning Nigerian singer continues to make strides globally where she has become one of Africa’s foremost music exports.
Ayra Starr is featured on Coldplay’s latest album ‘Moon Music’ on the track ‘Good Feeling’ making her only the fourth woman that Coldplay will feature following collaborations with Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Gomez in their nearly 30-year career.
Ayra Starr who recently dropped her album ‘The Year I Turned 21’, became a viral sensation after releasing her hit track ‘Bloody Samaritan’ in 2021.
The same year she released her debut studio album “19 and Dangerous” and it included her other chart-topping songs “Away,” “Rush” and “Bloody Samaritan,” which she later remixed with American singer, Kelly Rowland.
With numerous awards and accolades, Starr has become one of the continent’s fastest-rising artistes.
She was among the Nigerian music stars nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards.
“Rush” earned her a first Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category, making her the youngest Nigerian female artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award in that category.
The music star, however, lost to Tyla, the South African singer.
Ayra Starr has enjoyed a fantastic 2024. Her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’ continued her commercial success with impressive guest appearances from Nigerian stars Asake and Seyi Vibez, American RnB stars Giveon and Coco Jones, and Brazilian hitmaker Aniita.
Ayra Starr was recently nominated for the 2024 MTV EMAs for Best New Artist and Best Afrobeats in the award show happening November 10 in Manchester.
