Ayra Starr Reveals She Used to Run a Nicki Minaj Fan Page Before Fame
During her recent appearance on the I Said What I Said (ISWIS) Podcast, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr made a surprising revelation – before becoming a global music star, she used to run a Nicki Minaj fan page.
Ayra Starr on the ISWIS podcast
— “I had a Nicki Minaj fanpage before I became Ayra Starr” pic.twitter.com/PSZVOfrc3N
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The Rush hitmaker shared that she was a huge Barbz, dedicating time to posting about Nicki Minaj, engaging with other fans, and celebrating the rapper’s achievements. Ayra expressed how much Nicki inspired her growing up, influencing her confidence, music taste, and artistic vision.
Now, years later, Ayra Starr has carved out her own path in the music industry, earning international recognition and even winning the Best African Act at the 2024 MOBO Awards – a historic moment as she became the first female artist in 16 years to win the category.
Her journey from being a superfan to a global superstar is truly inspiring, showing that dreams can come full circle! Who knows? A Nicki Minaj x Ayra Starr collaboration could be on the horizon!
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