‘I feel old despite being just 22’ – Ayra Starr opens up

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has opened up about the toll her hectic schedule as a music artist has taken on her appearance and energy levels.

The singer, who was born in 2002, expressed that despite her young age, she already feels “old.”

Ayra shared that she has encountered individuals born in the 90s who seem more youthful and vibrant than her, highlighting the effects of her demanding lifestyle.

Her candid remarks give insight into the challenges artists often face in balancing their career with personal well-being.

Starr spoke to Rode in Nairobi, Kenya.

“I have met people who were born in the 90s and they’re so vibrant and so young. I’m old and I was just born in 2002,” she lamented.

“I want to stay home, I want to sleep.”

On what inspires her creative process, the singer said, “I feel like the more I make music, the more I recognise what my path is and what I’m trying to do.”