British music icon Chris Martin, lead vocalist of globally acclaimed band Coldplay, has heaped high praise on Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr, boldly predicting a meteoric rise for the 22-year-old star.
Martin made the glowing remark while introducing Ayra Starr on stage during Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour stop at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
“This is Ayra Starr from Nigeria. She is going to be the world’s biggest pop-star so soon,” the multiple Grammy-winning singer declared to a roaring crowd.
The moment marked a major milestone for the Mavin Records signee, who dazzled fans with a live performance of ‘Good Feelings’, her collaborative track with Coldplay. She also performed her brand-new single, ‘Hot Body’, to thousands of cheering fans—including football legend Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela, who were in attendance.
Ayra Starr’s inclusion in the show is yet another sign of her growing international influence, as she continues to break boundaries for African artists on the global stage.
Meanwhile, the ‘Sability’ crooner recently made headlines for responding to viral claims about her new five-year management deal with Roc Nation, owned by American rap mogul Jay-Z.
Reports had surfaced online alleging that a clause in the deal barred her from having a boyfriend or starting a family during the contract period. But Ayra Starr quickly shut down the rumour with a cheeky post on X:
“Does Ayra Starr know about this?”
She later reposted a tweet that read, “Them lie on top your head for broad daylight,” confirming the claims were false.
With co-signs from global stars like Chris Martin and a growing catalogue of international hits, Ayra Starr is proving to be a force to watch in the global pop arena.
