Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, who is popularly and professionally known as Ayra Starr was born on the 14th of June 2002. She is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Born in Cotonou, Benin, Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue music.
She was born to Nigerian parents from Kwara State and has four siblings.Her family moved frequently during her high school years because of her father's business, and as a result she had a hard time forming close friends.
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She attended Les Cours Sonou University and received a BA degree in international relations and political science. During her college years, she was often bullied by her classmates because of her age and appearance. To counter the feelings she experienced from being taunted, Ayra Starr turned to music. "I would listen to Nicki Minaj on my way to school, and I'd feel like the second Nicki Minaj.
After covering several songs by popular artists on Instagram, she posted her first original song on her page in December 2019. This brought her to the attention of record executive Don Jazzy, and led to her signing to Mavin Records.
Biography of Ayra Starr is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.