Nigerian multi-talented artiste, Sarah Aderibigbe, prominently known as Ayra Starr, has talked about how Rema, her colleague in music, has been a source of inspiration and played a significant role in progressively shaping her career in music.

In a recent interview,  the talented song-creator said Rema inspired and encouraged her to delve into the music industry, way before they became mates at the same label record, ‘Mavin Records’, a record label owned by Don Jazzy.

Ayra Starr said Rema’s accomplishments in music at the age of 18 got her inspired.

She said Rema has always provided sincere feedbacks for her music career, and that she considers him an ‘impactful artiste’ and a ‘source of inspiration’.

In her words: “I looked up to Rema even before I joined the label. His first EP, I was like ‘wow’, this is a Nigerian teenage boy, he was like 18. I was like ‘wow’ I did not know that was possible. I was like I can do this too.”

“He is very honest with me. I play him every single before it comes out and he is just like hmm I do not know about that one o and if he likes it he is like this one na demo you try. He is an a great artiste and I have been inspired by him.”

Meanwhile, Rema and Ayra Starr have continued to enjoy fame since being signed to ‘Mavin Records’.

In 2023, the pretty singer debunked rumours of having romantic relationship with Rema. being romantically involved with Rema.

Thus, in December 2022, Rema talked  about the actual  nature of his relationship with Ayra Starr.

He said at a certain period in his music career, he found it difficult to go to social events or parties without her because he sees so much vibes in Ayra Starr.

In his words: “Ayra is a vibe. There are a lot of times… It got to a point where I just could not go out to parties without Ayra. She is a vibe and she has ginger. “

In September 2022, Ayra Starr released ‘Rush’, one of the songs in her debut album named  ‘19 & Dangerous’.

Subsequently, the song made it to the stage of  nomination in the maiden edition of ‘Best African Music Performance’ category at this year’s Grammy Awards.

The excellent music star, who had already prepared an acceptance speech to present if her hit single ‘Rush’ won the maiden edition of ‘Best African Music Performance’ category – but lost to Tyla, a South African singer.

Recently, Ayra related to the Grammys that her family is proud of her personality – and she is happy about that.

Ayra Starr actually became an internationally acknowledged music sensation following the viral trend of her hit single titled ‘Bloody Samaritan’, a track from her debut album named ‘19 & Dangerous’, that she released In August 2021.