Afrobeats star Ayra Starr clarifies her decision to collaborate with Asake and Seyi Vibez, addressing the perceived rivalry between the two artists.
During an interview on The Beat FM Lagos, Ayra Starr explained that her choice to work with both musicians was solely driven by her respect for their musical talents.
When asked if featuring both singers on her second album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ was influenced by their rumored rivalry, she denied any such intentions.
Despite Asake and Seyi Vibez not having any public disputes, their fan bases have exhibited noticeable tension on social media.
Ayra Starr on working with rivals, Asake and Seyi Vibez
“I didn’t put Asake and Seyi Vibez on my album because of their rivalry. I didn’t know about the rivalry between Asake and Seyi Vibez. I just love both of them as artists”
”I’m really big on sonic; what would sound good sonically. My team is always thinking of the business side but I’m just thinking of who would be sonically compatible with me. And I’ve been listening to Seyi Vibez’s ‘Different Pattern’ for a very long time. So I decided to work with him. When I sent the record to him, he sent his verse almost immediately.
“They were very quick with it. Asake, too, he sent me his verse in three days.”