Ayra Starr Overjoyed As Rihanna Reveals She’s a Fan: “I Get Nervous Around Her”

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has revealed her deep admiration for global pop star Robyn Rihanna Fenty, expressing both excitement and disbelief over the fact that the billionaire singer is a fan of her music. Speaking in a recent interview, the Mavin Records artiste described Rihanna as her lifelong role model and a source of artistic inspiration.

According to iReporter Online, Ayra Starr recounted the magical moment she met Rihanna and discovered that the Barbadian icon not only knew her music but openly admitted to loving it. The young Nigerian star, known for hits like Rush and Bloody Samaritan, described the encounter as a dream come true and a moment that reaffirmed her belief in herself.

“She’s such an amazing person. It still feels surreal,” Ayra said. “To know that someone I’ve looked up to for years actually listens to my music is unbelievable. I’m my favourite artist’s favourite artist.”

According to iReporter Online, Ayra confessed that despite her own rising global fame, being around Rihanna makes her extremely nervous and jittery. She admitted to often resorting to unnecessary jokes just to manage the excitement. The singer did not shy away from expressing her desire to collaborate with Rihanna in the near future, stating confidently, “I’m looking forward to working with her.”

Describing Rihanna as “an amazing woman and someone to look up to,” Ayra Starr acknowledged that meeting her idol only strengthened her resolve to continue evolving as an artist and to stay grounded in humility.

According to iReporter Online, Ayra Starr’s revelation comes at a time when Nigerian artists are gaining increasing international recognition, with many breaking global records and achieving prestigious nominations and awards. Her story not only highlights a personal milestone but also underlines the influence African artists are beginning to wield across the global entertainment space.