Ayra Starr Reveals She Would Have Been Unemployed Without Music

Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayra Starr has opened up about how different her life could have been if she had not found success in the music industry.

The award-winning Afrobeats star revealed that she believes she would have struggled to find employment and might still be living with her mother if music had not changed her life.

Speaking during an interview with EE72, Ayra Starr reflected on her journey to fame and admitted that she does not see herself thriving in other career paths, including content creation.

“If I weren’t doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I don’t even think I would be a content creator because that’s a lot of work. I would just be chilling in my mum’s house and eating my mum’s food.”

Her honest statement has sparked conversations among fans, with many highlighting the difficulties young people face when trying to secure jobs and build successful careers.

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The singer also spoke about the downside of being a public figure, admitting that she sometimes shares more about her personal life than she intends.

According to Ayra Starr, she often finds herself talking freely whenever cameras are present, and later wishes she had revealed less.

Her comments have drawn praise from fans who described her as self-aware and relatable, while others noted how her music career transformed her opportunities and lifestyle.