Ayra Starr Reveals Her Music Journey Started in Children’s Choir

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up about how her early days in a church children’s choir played a vital role in shaping her music career.

In a recent chat with Amazing Jazzy, the talented artist revealed that she began singing at the age of 10 and served as a lead vocalist in her local church choir. She described the experience as a defining moment that helped her discover her voice and develop her unique sound.

“I loved being in the choir. I was like the loudest child—it was the kids’ choir, actually, and everyone was little,” Starr recalled. “It was the first time I discovered that I could sing. It helped me shape my voice and music.”

Since then, Ayra Starr has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most celebrated young artists, gaining widespread recognition for her unique style and powerful vocals.