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The Sun Nigeria

Why Burna Boy is my No. 1 collaboration pick — Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr

By Seyi Babalola

Ayra Starr, born Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, a two-time Grammy nominee, has expressed a wish to collaborate with Burna Boy, describing him as her favourite pick.

She revealed this in a Billboard interview on Thursday with Love Island USA star Chelley Bissainthe on her 2026 Grammy nominations.

“Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with.

“I’ve collaborated with a lot of people, and I still want to collaborate with many more people,” Ayra Starr said.

Ayra Starr earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for her collaboration with Wizkid, Gimme Dat, released on April 25, 2025.

The nominations were announced in November 2025 ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026.

Reacting to the recognition, the singer described the nomination as a moment of reassurance in her career.