Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has shared her excitement about meeting her idol, global music icon Rihanna.
In an interview with ETalk TV, the Mavin Records star described the encounter as unforgettable, calling Rihanna an incredible person and role model. Ayra revealed she was especially thrilled to discover that Rihanna is a fan of her music.
“I’m my favourite artist’s favorite artist,” she said with excitement, adding that the moment was both humbling and surreal.
Ayra praised Rihanna’s personality and artistry, calling her “an amazing artist, woman, and person in general.”
She also confessed to feeling nervous in Rihanna’s presence, often making jokes to ease her anxiety.
“She [Rihanna] is such an amazing person. To be honest, it [meeting her] still feels like a dream. I love her so much. People always say, ‘never meet your idols’, but I’m so glad I met mine because she’s just an amazing person. And the fact that she loves my music; I’m my favourite artist’s favourite artist.
“She’s such an amazing artist, an amazing woman, an amazing person in general; somebody to look up to. I know I chose a great role model, and being able to be around her, I usually don’t know what to do with myself. When I get nervous around her, I try to make unnecessary jokes.”
Ayra Starr expressed her eagerness to collaborate with Rihanna in the near future.
