Exclusive: How Ayra Starr Is Taking Afrobeats Global

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Ayra Starr continues to reach new heights with the release of her new single “Where Do We Go.” In recent years, the Beninese-Nigerian artist has emerged as one of the most prominent young voices in Afrobeats and contemporary R&B, a position reinforced by chart success, major award nominations, and a growing international audience.

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