Rihanna, a popular singer, has given an indication that she would like to collaborate with Ayra Starr, a Nigerian singer who has been nominated for a Grammy.
Ayra Starr has expressed a strong desire to work with Rihanna, who she sees as her role model. She has described Rihanna as her inspiration, her matriarch, and her queen, and has praised Rihanna’s “Anti” album as a classic. Ayra Starr has said that she always listens to the album, and is understanding it more as she listens to it.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ayra Starr said that Rihanna advised her to be herself and to know who she is. Rihanna told her that whatever works for her is okay, and that it’s okay if something doesn’t work for her. Ayra Starr said that she will simply be herself in every circumstance.
During a recent Fenty event, Rihanna hinted that she wants to sing with Ayra Starr. The two singers were caught on tape chatting on the black carpet. Rihanna said that she had been hearing about Ayra Starr, and that her cousin was obsessed with her song. Rihanna then asked Ayra Starr if she had a song with Tems. Ayra Starr replied that she and Tems had songs, but they don’t have a song out yet. Rihanna then asked if Ayra Starr had an extra verse for her, and said to call her.