Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has released Starrgirl, her much-anticipated third studio album. The 16-track project marks another important chapter in her musical journey and shines a light on women’s health.
According to the Saturday Tribune, the album released on August 14 has duets with worldwide and African singers like Wizkid, Zayn Malik, Rema, Leon Thomas, kwn, Theodora and Danny Ocean.
Ayra Starr’s increasing musical dexterity is on display in the project that mixes Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and dance elements.
Apart from the music, the album’s release has been tied to Ayra Starr’s campaign surrounding endometriosis, an illness that affects millions of women around the world.
The album was launched with a partnership between the artist and the Endometriosis Foundation of America, with the Empire State Building aglow in purple on August 14 in honour of the event.
The cooperation has brought a new side to Starrgirl, especially as Ayra Starr has been candid about her recent health challenges and recovery from surgery.
She is using the album’s global platform to raise awareness about endometriosis, putting women’s health on par with the concepts of growth, identity and womanhood that are associated with the project.
Endometriosis awareness is a personal aspect to the record, especially as Ayra Starr has been vocal about her health journey and recovery. The artist has used her platform to elevate the debate beyond music and bring attention to an illness that impacts millions of women, shedding focus on women’s health and the often-overlooked realities of those living with endometriosis.
Ayra Starr’s “Starrgirl” sees her rise above the Afrobeats label, using a broad sound and high-profile collaborations to cement her status as one of Africa’s growing worldwide music talents.
The project is also a personal milestone for the singer who has described herself as proud of the woman she has become during the process of recording the album.
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