Afrobeats star and Beninese-born Nigerian, Ayra Starr is ready to begin the journey of her very first headlining tour, bringing her intriguing mix of Afropop and R&B to the stage.
Announcing via her Instagram page, the young star posted that the tour will kick off with a highly anticipated performance in Charlotte on September 6, leaving fans eager to experience her captivating presence and soulful melodies firsthand.
“It’s my first headline tourrrrr !!! I’ve been touring around the world , opening for other artists , opening stages at festivals , Now it’s an Ayra Starr show ! Pre sale tickets are live tomorrow , CODE : (MOBSTARRS)! Tickets go live on fridayyy! Link in my sexy bioooo,” she posted.
Ayra Starr rose to stardom after switching from the world of modeling to pursue her true passion for music. Her debut self-titled EP, released in January 2021, introduced the world to her unique sound and garnered critical acclaim.
Shortly after that, she dropped her debut studio album, “19 & Dangerous,” in August 2021 to further solidifying her place in the industry as a rising star.
One of the album’s standout tracks, “Rush,” propelled her to new heights of success. With over 100 million views on YouTube, she achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest African female artiste to reach this milestone for a single video.
In addition to her solo achievements, Ayra Starr recently made waves with her contribution to the Creed III soundtrack. The project, executive produced by Dreamville, allowed her to showcase her versatility and collaborate with other notable artists.
This venture further expanded her artistic horizons and solidified her reputation as a multi-talented performer.