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Despite Fame, Success I Still Lives With My Family – Ayra Starr
Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, recently opened up about her life behind the spotlight, sharing that she continues to live with her family in Nigeria despite her rising fame and wealth.
The popular singer, known for hit songs like “Away” and “Bloody Samaritan,” revealed this personal detail during an interview with Coco Jones for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians issue.
In the interview, Ayra Starr explained that living with her family helps her stay grounded. “When I go back home [to Nigeria], I still live with my family. My brothers are making noise playing video games,” she shared. This close connection with her family and friends remains a priority, even as her career takes off.
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Ayra emphasised that her success hasn’t distanced her from loved ones. In fact, she values their opinions and enjoys their company. “I still involve my friends in my life. We have a group chat where I solicit their opinions on what I wear,” she said, expressing gratitude for the support system her friends and family provide.
However, Ayra acknowledged the challenges of balancing fame with personal life. “Sometimes, it gets overwhelming, and I have to disappear,” she admitted, hinting at the pressures that come with her fast-paced lifestyle.
Despite these challenges, Ayra Starr continues to thrive in the music industry, staying true to her roots and close to the people who matter most. This insight into her life gives fans a glimpse of how she manages fame while cherishing her family ties, making her even more relatable to her audience.
This rare glimpse into Ayra Starr’s life beyond music not only shows her authenticity but also highlights the importance of family and friendships, even in the face of global success.
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Megan Thee Stallion Confirms To Sleeping With Tory Lanez
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed she had a sexual relationship with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez before their fallout.
Recall that Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August last year after being convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies for shooting Megan in the feet following a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020.
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In Nneka Onuorah’s new documentary, ‘Megan: In Her Words,’ which premieres on Oct. 31 on Prime Video, Megan admitted to initially lying about her intimacy with Lanez but later acknowledged that they had been intimate on a few occasions.
She added, however, that these encounters happened under the influence of alcohol.
“I lied to Gayle King, b*tch, she was always gonna talk about the shooting, why’d you tryna ask me if I’m f*cking Tory, even if I was I f*cked a n*gga like once, maybe twice on a drunk night,” he said.
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Joe El Reveals How Resemblance to 2Baba Affected His Career
Singer Joe El Amadi has spoken out about the challenges he faces due to his strong resemblance to fellow artist 2Baba.
In an appearance on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, Joe El shared that constant comparisons to 2Baba have impacted his career negatively.
He revealed that some music executives and media personalities have even denied him access to their platforms solely because of this resemblance.
“The downsides of 2Baba comparisons almost broke me down. Some presenters at Cool FM and Sound City, and an event planner at Festac Carnival 2013, denied me access to their platforms for looking like 2Baba,” he claimed.
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“The Sound City presenter even confronted me at Club Rumours one time boasting that he was the one that ordered presenters at his station not to play my songs because I was mimicking 2Face.
“The event planner at Festac Carnival insisted that I won’t perform because I look like their King 2Face. The same thing happened when I went for an interview at Cool FM; the presenter said he can’t interview someone who imitates 2Face.
“I complained to my mum and my record label boss, Baba Keke but they urged to be calm. Sometimes, when I try to pay homage to 2Face when we meet in public, some of his team members will block me.”
Joe El shared that people began to embrace his music after collaborating with 2Baba on the song ‘Hold On’ in 2015.
Explaining his departure from Kennis Music after 12 years, he simply stated, “The contract was over.”
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Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome Second Child [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian music executive and politician Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.
The proud father shared the news in a heartwarming video on his Instagram, showing glimpses of his life as a supportive husband and father.
In the video, Banky W is seen cooking and performing household tasks, capturing moments of dedication to his family.
Captioning the post, he expressed the importance of sharing responsibilities at home, writing, “Supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community. But more importantly, I’m a husband and father. We just had our second kid, who is an amazing young boy.”
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The new father also used the moment to advocate for gender equality, emphasizing a balanced approach to partnership. “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50,” Banky W stated, adding that he has taken on various roles in this new phase, from chef to nanny, housekeeper, and homework teacher.
Banky W and Adesua’s relationship has often been highlighted as a model of mutual support and partnership, and their newest addition reflects their ongoing commitment to family and community values.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021, marking their growing family as they continue to inspire fans and followers with their dedication to each other and their children.