LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Global music star Rihanna, through her beauty brand Fenty Beauty, has celebrated Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr following the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with a special gift package and flowers.
The congratulatory package, tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl,” featured several Fenty Beauty products, flowers, money and other items arranged in an eye-catching purple-themed presentation.
The Grammy-winning Barbadian star has repeatedly shown her admiration for the Nigerian singer.
In 2024, Rihanna invited Ayra Starr to a carnival celebration, where the pair donned colourful costumes and danced together.
The two stars have also been spotted together at several high-profile events, further highlighting their growing relationship.
Starrgirl marks another milestone in Ayra Starr’s growing career. The 16-track album follows her 2024 sophomore project and features major Nigerian and international artistes.
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The latest gesture also adds to Ayra Starr’s connection with Rihanna.
Fenty Beauty’s celebration of Starrgirl further highlights Ayra Starr’s growing influence beyond music as she continues to build her profile on the international entertainment scene.
With the new album already attracting attention from fans and global names, Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ has also set a new record for the most No. 1 entries on Apple Music by an album from a female African artiste in 2026.
The album is also gaining strong traction on Spotify Nigeria, recording 1,551,127 streams on its second day of release, further cementing its growing impact in Nigeria and beyond.
