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Ayra Starr Names Rihanna as Her Greatest Inspiration
Ayra Starr, the Nigerian singer also known as Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, has expressed her admiration for the American-Barbadian superstar Rihanna, calling her “my greatest inspiration.”
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ayra Starr declared Rihanna’s album “Anti” as the greatest album ever made. She praised Rihanna, stating, “Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ is the album I can put on repeat for life. I love Rihanna. She is my greatest inspiration, my matriarch, my queen.” Ayra Starr emphasized the timelessness of Rihanna’s album, stating that she listens to it constantly and gains deeper insights with each listen.
Regarding the influence of Rihanna’s music on her, Ayra Starr mentioned learning to be herself and understanding her own identity. She highlighted the message of self-acceptance and authenticity conveyed by Rihanna’s music, expressing her intention to apply these principles in her own life.
Renowned Nigerian artist, Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, has recently etched his name in history by becoming the first African musician to clinch a prestigious Chinese music award.
Rema secured this remarkable achievement with his track “Calm Down,” a remix featuring American icon Selena Gomez, which snagged the title of Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2024 Hito Music Awards held in the Republic of China.
The Hito Music Awards, organized by Hit FM in Taiwan and hosted by DJ Andy, recognized Rema’s exceptional talent and contribution to the global music scene. This victory places him among a select group of international artists, including notable figures from the United States and the United Kingdom, who have been honored at the Taiwanese awards ceremony.
Among these celebrated artists is American pop sensation Taylor Swift, who has garnered numerous accolades at the Hito Music Awards, solidifying her status as one of the most revered musicians on the international stage.
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Travis Scott expresses disappointment over being overlooked by the Grammy Awards for the tenth time
American rapper Travis Scott, also known as Jacques Bermon Webster II, expressed his frustration with the Grammy Awards during his performance at the 2024 ceremony held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. While performing his hit song ‘Fein,’ Scott rapped about being overlooked by the Recording Academy a total of ten times. Despite his numerous nominations, including his album ‘Utopia’ for Best Rap Album, Scott has yet to secure a win at the prestigious awards.
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