Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has shared her excitement about choosing Rihanna as her musical role model, describing the global star as everything she aspired to admire in an artist.
In a recent interview with ETalk TV, Ayra opened up about her first meeting with the billionaire singer. She recounted how surreal the moment felt, especially when Rihanna revealed that she’s a fan of Ayra’s music.
According to Ayra, the most exciting part of the encounter was learning that her idol is also a fan of hers — a full-circle moment she still finds hard to believe.
“She’s such a phenomenal woman,” Ayra said, adding that Rihanna’s personality, artistry, and success make her an ideal role model. She also admitted that being around Rihanna makes her nervous, often causing her to blurt out awkward jokes.
Despite the nerves, Ayra is proud of her choice in idol and hopes to one day collaborate with Rihanna musically.