"Please don’t send me gifts, I don’t need them." — Afrobeats star Ayra Starr tells fans during her recent TikTok live.

The singer recently asked her fans on TikTok to stop sending her gifts whenever she goes live on the platform, explaining that she doesn’t really need them.

Instead, she encouraged them to use those gifts to support young and upcoming creators who are still trying to grow on the platform.

According to her, many smaller creators depend on that kind of support, and it can help them gain more visibility and opportunities.

Her message quickly caught the attention of fans online, with many people praising her for thinking about other creators and encouraging her supporters to help them grow.

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I’ve always felt like a New Yorker in my spirit” — Singer Ayra Starr reveals why she officially moved to New York

Omah lay Reacts to Grammy Nomination, Says He Doesn’t Care About Awards But Wants Win for Davido.

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has shared his thoughts following his first-ever Grammy nomination, expressing gratitude while emphasizing that awards are not his main focus.

The ‘Soso’ crooner was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for his collaboration with Davido on the hit single ‘With You’. The category also features other top Nigerian stars, including Ayra Starr, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, who additionally received a nod for Best Global Music Album.

Taking to Instagram, Omah Lay admitted that while he is happy about the recognition, he personally doesn’t attach much importance to awards. Instead, he said he genuinely hopes Davido wins, describing the Afrobeats icon as “the realest friend” who supported him during difficult times.

“I’m excited about this Grammy nomination haha but honestly, I don’t care much about awards,” he wrote. “But I really want it for OBO! He’s the realest friend I’ve had in a while — he stood by me during my hardest times.”

The nomination also marks another major moment for Davido, who, despite multiple nominations, is yet to win a Grammy. His chances this year appear promising following his appointment as a voting member of the Recording Academy.

The 2026 Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and will air live on CBS as well as stream on Paramount+.

I Never Thought I’d Hit 40 Without Marriage — Music Executive, Don Jazzy

Mavin Records boss and music producer, Don Jazzy, has opened up about what he believes he may have missed out on while building his career in the music industry.

Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old revealed that marriage is the one thing he did not expect to forgo in the pursuit of success.

“I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,” he said.

Don Jazzy also reflected on what he might have done if he wasn’t a music executive, noting he would probably still be in the music scene or working as an influencer.

Despite the personal trade-off, the hitmaker known for discovering and nurturing stars like Tiwa Savage, Rema, and Ayra Starr said he remains fulfilled with his accomplishments in the industry.

Ayra Starr Turns Heads with Bold Instagram Post Following New Single Release

Nigerian music sensation Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, set social media buzzing on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after dropping a series of bold new photos on Instagram with the cheeky caption, “Body be !!!”

The post came hot on the heels of her latest single, Hot Body, released on July 25, 2025. Produced by Ragee and The Elements, the upbeat track mixes infectious hooks with Ayra’s signature sultry vocals, quickly gaining traction on streaming platforms across Nigeria and beyond — solidifying her “Sabi Girl” persona.

While the track continued to climb the charts, it was the daring visuals that stole the spotlight. Fans flooded Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) with a mix of admiration, playful teasing, and criticism. Supporters called her “beautiful” and “sweetie”, while others humorously quipped, “Ayra, comot your hand first, I want to see something.”

Not everyone approved, though — some argued she didn’t need revealing outfits to sell her music. Still, whether celebrated for her confidence or questioned for her boldness, Ayra Starr proved once again she knows exactly how to own the conversation — through both her music and her fearless style.

#AyraStarr #SabiGirl #HotBody #NigerianMusic #AfrobeatsQueen #BoldAndBeautiful

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“Not every girl with a male bestie is doing things behind the scenes!” — Ayra Starr speaks out!

In a recent interview, Ayra Starr set the record straight about her close friendship with Rema:

> “He’s that one person I can always go to for advice. He tells me the truth, lets me cry on his shoulder, and we’ve NEVER had anything romantic going on.”

She added that the popular belief that “every girl is lowkey doing things with her male bestie” just doesn’t apply to her and Rema.

Moral of the story: Sometimes it’s just real friendship, nothing more. Y’all should rest small

Roc Nation hails Ayra Starr’s trailblazing BET Awards victory.
Frontline record label, Roc Nation, owned by American music star and businessman, Shawn Corey Carter, well known as Jay-Z, has congratulated Nigerian global superstar, Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe known professionally as Ayra Starr for winning her first BET Award.

Starr who was one of the standout names at this year’s ceremony, held on Monday, June 9, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and led the Nigerian nominees list with three nominations, clinched the coveted ‘Best International Act’ award, beating a competitive lineup that included her Mavin Records label mate, Rema.

The victory makes the 19 and Dangerous hitmaker with tracks like Rush, Commas, the second Nigerian female artiste to win the award, following in the footsteps of Tems. She now joins the prestigious list of Nigerian stars who have previously won BET Awards, including 2Baba, D’banj, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy.

Singer Ayra Starr wins her first BET Award for Best International Act.