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“How I coined my stage name with the help of Don Jazzy” – Ayra Starr reveals (Video)
Highly sensational Nigerian Afropop singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe has shared the story behind her stage name, “Ayra Starr.”
Disclosing this during Christmas interview special on Arise TV the talented musician said that her label boss, Don Jazzy, helped come up with the moniker.
The “Bloody Samaritan” crooner disclosed that she came up with the word “Ayra,” which means “woke and open-minded,” and that Jazzy contributed the suffix “Starr.”
Ayra Starr revealed that her stage name prior to signing with Mavin Records was “Oyin,” a nickname derived from her given name, Oyinkansola.
She said;
“There is this Yoruba name called Ira, I wanted people to pronounce it as ‘Aira.’ And I was like the only way the can pronounce it is by spelling it ‘A Y R A.’ So, I was thinking about it and something just told me to go ‘A Y R A.’
And went I did, everything just came together: The meaning of the name, it felt like God was speaking to me. And ‘Starr’ was Don Jazzy’s idea. Ayra means ‘woke and open minded.’ And that’s what I want. I want to be honoured and respected.”
Watch her speak below:
“I Got to Stardom by Being Myself, The inspiration behind my name, Ayra Starr is from the Yoruba name 'Ira' but pronounced as A-y-r-a, adding Starr to Ayra was Don Jazzy's idea.”
— Ayra Starr tells Arise TV 🗣️
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“These jeans are extra large” – Lady who bought new trousers mistakenly shows her kpekus while adjusting her nyash (Video)
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media as she expresses frustration while unveiling the extra large pair of jeans received from an online vendor after specifying her size.
An X user identified as @the_anitaaa took to the platform to question her decision for choosing to buy a pair of jeans online.
According to Anita, she specified her waist size as medium but unfortunately, the vendor sent her a size twice as large as what she requested.
Posting videos in the oversized jeans, she cursed out the vendor when regretting not getting the outfits from a walk-in store.
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“Oga Ned dey enjoy good thing oo” – Nigerians react as Regina Daniels mistakenly shows her standing bwess on the internet (Watch)
Popular Nigerian actress, Regina Nwoko Daniels, as captured the hearts of social media users when she posted a video of herself vibing to a Cardi B song while getting her hair done in a salon.
The candid, joyful moment showcased her infectious energy and natural charm, quickly resonating with viewers. Her playful expressions and effortless synchronization with the music brought a fresh and relatable vibe to her content, making it an instant hit.
The video’s setting in a salon added an everyday, relatable backdrop that further endeared her to her audience. With hairstylists working around her, she turned an ordinary experience into an entertaining and lively performance.
Her genuine enjoyment and carefree attitude struck a chord with many, demonstrating how simple, spontaneous moments can bring a lot of joy and connection on social media.
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“Wizkid and his fans no mature at all” – Nigerian lady declares (Video)
A young Nigerian lady has criticized Nigerian singer Wizkid, declaring him overrated, immature, and rude. This assertion comes from a viral video circulating on TikTok.
In the video, the woman was approached on the street and asked a series of questions about the artist.
When prompted to name an overrated musician in Nigeria, she pointed to Wizkid, explaining that he often presents himself as mature but lacks true maturity.
She further claimed that he displays pride and rudeness, adding that his fans also lack maturity.
The woman made several other remarks in the video, prompting a wave of reactions as viewers flocked to the comments section to express their opinions.
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