Ayra Starr Sparks Buzz Online After Naming Her Afrobeats Big 3

• Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, known for her hit single “Where Do We Go,” recently discussed her version of the Afrobeats “Big 3” during an interview on Hot 97 in New York.
• Her selections for the “Big 3” sparked significant online debate, particularly because she excluded two prominent Nigerian music stars.
• The interview was part of her promotional efforts for her latest single, which was released shortly before the discussion.

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has sparked lively discussions online after revealing her own version of the Afrobeats “Big 3” during a recent interview in New York an announcement that notably excluded two major Nigerian music stars.

The Mavin Records artist shared her picks while appearing on Hot 97 radio to promote her latest single, “Where Do We Go,” which was released just a few days ago.

Her choices immediately drew attention, as Burna Boy and Davido names typically mentioned alongside Wizkid were absent from her list.

Ayra Starr clarified that her Afrobeats Big 3 reflects both the pioneers who paved the way and the innovators who are currently shaping the genre, highlighting figures who have opened doors for emerging talents.

Her selection is unique for including a female pioneer, a global superstar, and a rising talent, signaling both respect for the past and excitement for the future.

She identified Tiwa Savage as the female trailblazer who laid the groundwork for artists like herself, Wizkid as the international icon who brought Afrobeats to the world stage, and Rema as the new-generation star making waves with innovative music.

“Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema are my Afrobeats Big 3,” Ayra Starr declared.

The statement quickly went viral, prompting debates among fans about the omission of Burna Boy and Davido. Some argued that her picks highlight the genre’s evolution and the rise of fresh talent, while others maintained that the classic trio of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy remains the definitive lineup.

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Ayra Starr names her Afrobeats Big 3 (Via Hot 97 FM Interview 📻)

— "Tiwa Savage obviously, Wizkid & Rema. That's my solid big 3" pic.twitter.com/f1friNV6rQ

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) March 12, 2026

Read some comments below:

@fascogee7:”Nah because burna no gree give am verse 😭 Sabi girl wey dey gba”

@Rmfc_mu:”And she wants verse from burna? You never ready 😂”

@AD_Oluwaseun001:”Make nobody attack her she made I choice it’s her choice which she has right to Cos ppl have choice of kind of music they like and want to listen to that’s it No be everybody go like our fav music there are other artist too”

@AustinNwaoguFr:”Tiwa savage I understand cause she’s basically the legacy for female afrobeat Rema cause he’s big and he’s a close friend and label mate so kinda a promotion And then obviously wizkid cause he’s the biggest Afrobeat artiste of all time.”

@_wickedboyace:”i no fit take this one serious again. so that time when she mention burnaboy as her fav, so na clout?”

@JayBoy25865768:”She said her own Which means she has right to her choice not everyone oo Cos some mumu people will want to drag her now oo”

@Sexybrown777:”See burna boy fans tears 😝 na Davido fans suppose vex but una sha wan force diddy princess on everybody”