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If I Weren’t Doing Music, I Would Literally Be Unemployed – Ayra Starr Reflects On Life Beyond Fame
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has opened up about how different her life might have been if she had not succeeded in the music industry.
Speaking during an interview with EE72, the award-winning singer said she believes she would likely be unemployed and still living with her mother if music had not worked out for her.
Reflecting on her journey to fame, Ayra Starr admitted that she does not think she would have succeeded as a content creator either because of the amount of effort required in that profession.
“If I weren’t doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I don’t even think I would be a content creator because that’s a lot of work. I would just be chilling in my mum’s house and eating my mum’s food,” she said.
Her comments have sparked conversations on social media, with many fans relating to the difficulties young people face in finding employment opportunities.
Ayra Starr also spoke about life in the spotlight, revealing that she sometimes wishes the public knew less about her personal life.
According to the singer, she tends to speak freely whenever cameras are around and often ends up sharing more information than she intended.
The artiste explained that being a public figure comes with challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining privacy.
Her remarks have been praised by many fans, who described them as honest and relatable. Others said her story highlights how success can completely change a person’s life and create opportunities that may not have existed otherwise.
Ayra Starr has grown into one of Africa’s biggest music stars, earning international recognition with hit songs and multiple award nominations since breaking into the music industry.