Nigerian Entertainment News: “New York Feels Like Home” – Ayra Starr Explains Why She Decided To Move From Nigeria
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has shed more light on the reasons behind her relocation to New York, addressing speculations that the move was solely driven by career growth or influence from her record label
During her chat with Hot 93.7, the 23-year-old star revealed that her choice was rooted in personal preference. She shared that New York has always felt like a second home to her.
Ayra Starr—who recently praised Wizkid, calling him the King of Afrobeats—mentioned that the city’s aura reminds her a lot of Lagos.
In her words:
“I really like it here. I might actually move here… It just felt amazing. New York reminds me of Lagos. The energy, the people, the African diaspora… I feel at home here.”
She further noted that performing in New York has consistently been a special experience for her, making the idea of relocating feel more like a natural progression rather than an abrupt decision.
Her move stirred discussions among fans who questioned whether she might be creating distance between herself, Nigeria, and the Afrobeats identity that shaped her music. Ayra Starr clarified that this is far from the truth.
Explaining her motive, she said:
“I moved to broaden my sound and just to make my people proud around the world. I want to carry my culture wherever I go.”
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@octcoming:”Same honestly, see hustlers everywhere like lagos trying to sell things close to the street”
@crypto_psalm:”Why she talk like that na because NYC is literally giving Lagos vibes, street life and gangster culture”
@Yondaime4l:”You people can keep saying Nigeria made them, come back home and alladat. The dreams and goals are bigger than Nigeria, there’s a point where Nigeria stops leveling you up”
@DaOnlyOne51330:”Abi na only me no understand??? Shey Lagos run go somewhere?? Why she no just stay Lagos??”
@__oses:”Now yall see why they don’t bother to speak on the problems in Nigeria? Cos they can easily relocate at any time.”
@Amakah101:”If I have money I’ll make the same decision. Those crowds and constant movements, love the aesthetic”
@utuhmbadike:”Insecurity don make her japa na why burna boy is not seeing himself as a Nigeria artist bcos himself don japa”
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