Ayra Starr says Wizkid shaped her understanding of confidence

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has credited fellow artist Wizkid with reshaping her understanding of confidence, saying his calm and composed personality taught her that confidence does not have to be loud.

Ayra Starr shared the experience during an interview on Tuesday following her performance at the Grammy Museum, where she reflected on her interactions with the multiple award-winning singer.

She described Wizkid as a leading figure in the music industry and said working with him offered valuable lessons beyond music. According to her, their first collaboration left her overwhelmed, but subsequent interactions revealed a different side of the star.

She explained that Wizkid’s quiet confidence, calmness, and clear sense of purpose stood out, helping her realise that true confidence lies in being grounded and secure rather than making noise.

Ayra Starr added that Wizkid’s presence and focus on his life mission influenced her personal growth and artistic journey, noting that observing his approach taught her important lessons about self-belief and direction in the music industry.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale