2025 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr Makes History, Becomes First Female in 16 Years to Win Best African Act
- Ayra Starr has, again, put Nigeria on the global map as she broke the jinx to emerge as the first black woman to win the MOBO awards in 16 years
- The Mavin Records signee won the award for Best International Act at this year’s MOBO Awards
- This new feat is being celebrated across social media and the Nigerian entertainment space in general
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Nigerian social media users and fans of Ayra Starr are in high spirits following the news that she made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. This is according to This Day Live.
Her feat breaks the 16-year jinx as many female acts from Africa have been snubbed by this award. The Afro-pop singer was in the same categories as South African Pop-piano superstar Tyla, American artists Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion, and two-time Grammy winner Tems.
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The "Music of Black Origins” awards took place in Newcastle and was a star-studded one. With her newest achievement, Ayra Starr (2025) joins Wizkid (2017, 2021) and Burna Boy (2020, 2022) as the only Nigerian artists to have won the MOBO Award for Best International Act.
Watch Ayra on the red carpet here:
Recall that Ayra Starr turned heads on social media over her outfit at a public event. The Mavin prodigy was spotted in a trending video dancing to one of her hit singles as she casually displayed her bosom.
Fans and concerned Nigerians went over different social media platforms to ask various questions about her family and taste in fashion.
Nigerians celebrate Ayra Starr's win
Read some reactions compiled by Legit.ng below:
@deo_isgod said:
"Record breaker."
@neneisnene1 said:
"She is confident❤️."
@always_wyn97 said:
"The way America music industry is pushing TYLA but not Ayra is wild…"
@lavivzika_ent said:
"Congratulations Ayra 👏. Nigerians are super Talented, another day to remind yourself not to give up on your dreams, they will become a reality, don't just give up."
@theycloneemwanta said:
"Our girls are making us proud."
@ugoawa_ig reacted:
"Who ever advices Ayra Starr to maintain this hairdo, that person deserves a lifetime award. She now looks like the lady of her dreams that the world would never have enough of."
@chibarbie_dolle:
"She looks classy when she covers up ,she should do that more often."
@bigsplendour1:
"What is she singing? devil is just using her to market nakedness to the younger generation."
@men_like_bunch said:
"Ayra Starr well deserved she has been so hard working. Plenty love ❤️and kisses 😘 to you super woman."
@wonu_oyinlola reacted:
"Congrats Ayra. Well deserved award."
Glimpses of Ayra Starr at Chicken Republic
According to a previous report by Legit.ng, Nigerian music star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, shocked her fans after she was spotted publicly.
The singer was spotted at a popular Nigerian restaurant, Chicken Republic, rocking shorts and a tank top.
She was also sighted with her bodyguards and a polythene bag containing her purchase from the eatery.
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