Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr performs her hit songs “Last Heartbreak Song” and “Woman Commando”
AYRA STARR PERFORMS HIT SONGS “LAST HEARTBREAK” AND “WOMAN COMMANDO” ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
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“Breathing new life into Afropop… Starr confidently blends genres in her orbit, segueing from romantic deep cuts to emotional odes about her roots” – NME 
“The magnetism of Starr’s flow and fire is undeniable” – The Observer
“Nigerian Afrobeats superstar gets in early for the summer soundtrack crown” – The Guardian
“Ayra Starr continues her rapid rise… setting the stage for the next phase of her international breakout” – Pitchfork
“The Year I Turned 21 puts a stake in the ground as a time, place, and feeling to remember for Ayra Starr” – UPROXX
“a global hitmaker with a bright future ahead of her” – Euphoria Magazine
“undeniably one of the most magnetic pop stars around” – OkayAfrica
New York, NY (July 24, 2024) – GRAMMY-nominated global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr performs her hit songs “Last Heartbreak Song” and “Woman Commando” in an incredible performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, which serves as her US late night television debut.
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Both songs appear on her critically-lauded sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, which was released in May via Mavin Records / Republic Records. Listen HERE.
The one-two punch of the performance spotlights her impressive dynamics. Soft guitar sets the tone for “Last Heartbreak Song” as her delicate delivery echoes on the hook, a seemingly heartbreak song never sounded better, with emotions laced on her euphonious voice “This is my last heartbreak song. I’ll be better on my own.”
Flipping the script, “Woman Commando” kicks into high gear to the sound of a wailing siren.Her confidence fuels the verses as she breaks into energetic choreography surrounded by dancers. A perfect song of empowerment with an energetic and affirmative chant. “Follow the woman commando.”
This appearance announces Ayra Starr’s arrival on the global stage as a powerhouse!
ABOUT AYRA STARR
Since debuting in 2021, Ayra Starr has quickly become one of this generation’s most undeniable new voices in music. Renowned for her anthemic Afrobeats tracks and unapologetic style; the Beninese-Nigerian artist has amassed critical acclaim from tastemaker press, a huge international following and over 3 billion global streams. Following the release of her defining debut album 19 & Dangerous; her position as Africa’s hottest rising star has seen Ayra Starr tapped for collaborations with some of music’s biggest names including Wizkid, Stormzy, Tiwa Savage and Leigh-Anne, to name just a few. Ayra Starr has gained major traction over the last few years, but vaulted to the forefront of Afrobeats with 2022’s “Rush,” which garnered over 800 million global streams and attracted R&B icon Kelly Rowland on a high-powered remix. Recognized as a phenomenon in 2023, she notably garnered a nomination for “Best International Act” at the BET Awards as well as two MTV VMA nominations in the category of “Best Afrobeats Song” for both “Rush” and WizKid’s “2 Sugar” [feat. Ayra Starr]. Additionally, she received a GRAMMY nomination for Best African Music Performance for “Rush,” which marked her as the first and youngest Nigerian female artist to be nominated in that category. She also garnered a Soul Train Award nomination in the Best New Artist category and a Billboard Music Award for Top Afrobeats Song. So far in 2024, Ayra Starr has been nominated for three BET Awards including Best New Artist, Best International Act and BET Her for “Commas.” Beyond praise from UPROXX, Variety, Conde Nast Traveler andmore, she has also graced the covers of Teen Vogue, FAULT Magazine and Euphoria Magazine.
Stay tuned for more from Ayra Starr who will continue to bring Afrobeats to the forefront here in the U.S. and around the world.
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