▪ Ayra Starr, a rising afrobeats star, shared her journey to university at 14 due to her passion for music.
▪ Her mother insisted she graduate before pursuing music, leading her to prioritize education alongside her music aspirations.
▪ In an interview with Billboard News, Starr recalled her mother’s influence in shaping her academic and musical pursuits.
▪ Starr’s decision to join university at 14 was motivated by her desire to become a teenage pop star, which she felt would be hindered if she waited until the typical age of 15 or 16.
▪ Despite her SAT scores not being exceptional, Starr’s admission to a good school for International Relations paved the way for her eventual music career.
▪ After completing her degree, Starr began posting music covers online and was subsequently signed to Mavin Records label the same year.
