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Nigerian social media users and fans of Ayra Starr are in high spirits following the news that she made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards. This is according to This Day Live.
Her feat breaks the 16-year jinx as many female acts from Africa have been snubbed by this award. The Afro-pop singer was in the same categories as South African Pop-piano superstar Tyla, American artists Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion, and two-time Grammy winner Tems.
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The "Music of Black Origins” awards took place in Newcastle and was a star-studded one. With her newest achievement, Ayra Starr (2025) joins Wizkid (2017, 2021) and Burna Boy (2020, 2022) as the only Nigerian artists to have won the MOBO Award for Best International Act.
Watch Ayra on the red carpet here:
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Recall that Ayra Starr turned heads on social media over her outfit at a public event. The Mavin prodigy was spotted in a trending video dancing to one of her hit singles as she casually displayed her bosom.
Fans and concerned Nigerians went over different social media platforms to ask various questions about her family and taste in fashion.
Read some reactions compiled by Legit.ng below:
@deo_isgod said:
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According to a previous report by Legit.ng, Nigerian music star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, shocked her fans after she was spotted publicly.
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The singer was spotted at a popular Nigerian restaurant, Chicken Republic, rocking shorts and a tank top.
She was also sighted with her bodyguards and a polythene bag containing her purchase from the eatery.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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Eniola Lasaki (Entertainment Editor) Lasaki Fauziat Eniola is an Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng. She is a graduate of Horticulture, FUNAAB (2017). Eniola has over four years of professional experience in Entertainment/pop culture/music writing/reporting. Before Legit, she worked in reputable media houses such as TooXclusive Digital, GistReel, WetalkSound, and Kraks Media. She has also pursued Digital Marketing, Copywriting, and Corporate Communication courses. Email: eniola.lasaki@corp.legit.ng
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