Global music icon Rihanna has extended a public gesture of support to Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr, following the successful release of her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The endorsement came via Rihanna’s cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, which sent the Nigerian star a bespoke congratulatory package.
The gift set, featuring Fenty Beauty products and floral arrangements, was shared across social media platforms, coinciding with the album’s global debut. This professional support shows the relationship between the two artists, following Ayra Starr’s previous public admiration for Rihanna, whom she cites as a major musical influence and role model.
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Released through Mavin and Republic Records, Starrgirl is a 16-track project that features high-profile collaborations with international and African artists, including Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN, and Leon Thomas. Many fans and followers describe the project as an evolution for the singer.
This moment reflects how far the 24-year-old singer has come since posting simple cover videos on Instagram in 2019. After her discovery by Don Jazzy and her 2021 breakout with 19 & Dangerous, she rose to fame globally with the massive success of “Rush” and her Grammy-nominated follow-up The Year I Turned 21. Receiving recognition from a global icon like Rihanna shows just how rapid and remarkable her growth has been.
