Ayra Starr Shines at Grammy Museum Event with Intimate Acoustic Set
Ayra Starr, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer and MAVIN Records standout, was in the spotlight at “A New York Evening With Ayra Starr”, an intimate Grammy Museum event in Brooklyn celebrating her 2026 Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for Gimme Dat.
She was the centre of attention at the special Grammy Museum event in New York, where the Grammy-nominated singer offered fans an intimate look into her artistry, growth, and global ascent. The evening, hosted as a sit-down conversation and live showcase, celebrated her recent Grammy recognition while spotlighting her expanding creative range.
At the event on December 16, 2025, Ayra Starr took fans and music lovers behind the scenes of her creative journey, revealing what she’s learnt from working with Afrobeats icon Wizkid. In a candid segment of the discussion, she described Wizkid as a “living legend”, emphasising how his calm confidence and grounded presence taught her that “confidence isn’t noise”, a lesson she says reshaped how she approaches her own artistry and stage presence.
“It’s one thing to collaborate with a legend,” Ayra Starr said—referencing her work with Wizkid on ‘Gimme Dat’—“and another to leave the room changed by them”. Her reflections weren’t just about industry clout but about creative humility and artistic evolution.
Beyond the conversation, Ayra delivered a stripped-back acoustic performance that highlighted her vocal control and emotional depth. She performed her Grammy-nominated song “Gimme Dat”, alongside her latest release, “Who’s Dat Girl”, featuring Rema, as well as “Orun” and a selection of other fan-favourite records, reimagined in a softer, more personal setting.
The event also drew notable industry figures and fellow artists, with Justin Skye among those in attendance, further underlining the cultural weight of the evening.
The Grammy Museum evening also featured Starr in conversation about her music process, her international ambitions, and her career trajectory, which has seen her expand beyond Afrobeats into a global pop voice with a permanent base in New York City.
This appearance further underscores Ayra Starr’s rise as a cross-continental star, blending introspective commentary with her growing musical impact while closing out 2025 on a high note ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
