Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has revealed that Ayra Starr’s rise to Afrobeats stardom has had a significant impact on his own life, as he celebrated the singer’s growth since discovering her through an Instagram freestyle.
Key Highlights
- Don Jazzy said Ayra Starr changed his life after he discovered her Instagram freestyle.
- The Mavin Records boss recalled the moment he first encountered the singer’s talent.
- Ayra Starr rose to international prominence after joining Mavin Records.
- Her latest album, Starrgirl, features collaborations with several international artistes.
- Don Jazzy described her as his “dream Starrgirl” while celebrating her achievements.
Don Jazzy made the disclosure on X while responding to a fan who praised his role in Ayra Starr’s career.
The Mavin Records boss recalled discovering the singer after watching one of her freestyle videos on Instagram, describing the encounter as a life-changing moment.
“She has most definitely changed my own life too. I bless the day I was shown her Instagram freestyle,” he wrote.
Don Jazzy went on to affectionately describe Ayra Starr as “nothing but a dream Starrgirl”, expressing his pride in the singer’s development since she joined Mavin Records.
How Don Jazzy Discovered Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr’s journey with Mavin Records began after Don Jazzy discovered her social media freestyles. She was subsequently signed to the label and began building a career that would take her from Nigeria’s music scene to international audiences.
Since her emergence, Ayra Starr has established herself as one of Nigeria’s prominent Afrobeats artistes, recording major hits and earning recognition across international music markets.
Her growth has also strengthened her position as one of the younger Nigerian artistes helping to expand the global reach of Afrobeats.
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Ayra Starr Releases ‘Starrgirl’ Album
The singer recently released her third studio album, Starrgirl, a 16-track project featuring collaborations with artistes including Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN, Leon Thomas, kwn, Theodora and Danny Ocean.
The album marks another stage in Ayra Starr’s continuing musical development and international profile.
Don Jazzy’s tribute has generated reactions among music fans, with many praising the music executive for celebrating the singer’s achievements and recalling the role he played in discovering and nurturing her talent.
The exchange also highlighted the mutual impact of their relationship, with Don Jazzy acknowledging that discovering Ayra Starr transformed her career while also having a profound effect on his own journey in the music industry.
