“I Have My Grammys Outfit and Speech Ready”: Ayra Starr Plans Ahead for the Prestigious Music Award

“I Have My Grammys Outfit and Speech Ready”: Ayra Starr Plans Ahead for the Prestigious Music Award

  • Fast-rising Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has expressed her eagerness and readiness for the forthcoming 66th Grammy Awards
  • Ayra was among the first artists to get nominated in the newly created category of Best African Music Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards
  • In a recent media chat, the talented singer disclosed that she had made all necessary preparations ahead of the event on Sunday, February 4

Fast-rising Afrobeat singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, is ecstatic as she awaits the prestigious Grammy Awards event.

The budding artist, who was nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 2024 Grammys for her chart-topping track, Rush, expressed her excitement during an interview with Cool FM, hosted by the OAP Do2dtun.

Ayra Starr plans for the 66th Grammys
Ayra Starr prepares ahead for the 66th Grammys. Credit: @ayrastarr
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Ayra Starr said she was ready for the upcoming event, slated for Sunday, February 4, highlighting her preparations.

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Recall that Ayra Starr had disclosed in 2023 that her song Rush was being considered for a Grammy nomination by the Recording Academy. The song was from her debut album, 19 and Dangerous Deluxe.

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When asked how she would react if she earned the prized honour, Ayra revealed her plans.

She stated her intention to celebrate with a feast at her favourite Chinese restaurant, followed by a touching video call to her mother.

Ayra Starr said that she had practised her walk, carefully chosen her dress for the red carpet event, and had written her acceptance speech on the Grammy stage.

The Mavin diva acknowledged the uncertainties of awards and stated that she was prepared with an outfit and speech for the following year if she did not win this time.

See the video below:

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Video of Ayra Starr greeting King Sunny Ade trends

The Nigerian singer had trended on social media over her encounter with legendary juju singer King Sunny Ade.

Days back, the 77-year-old legendary musician was a guest at the Afrozons Pre-Grammy party alongside other dignitaries.

A video made the rounds on social media of Mavin signee Ayra Starr greeting King Sunny Ade, who was seated alongside Burna Boy’s mum, Bose Ogulu, and others. The way she did it sparked an uproar online.

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Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.