Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, known for her talent and outspoken nature, recently expressed her disappointment with the organizers of the Headies Awards for what she perceives as a lack of appreciation and recognition for female musicians. In a Twitter post, she voiced her discontent, sparking discussions about the acknowledgment of female artists in the Nigerian music industry.
Ayra Starr’s frustration centered around the treatment of the “Best Female Artist” category at the Headies Awards. She questioned why this category was not given the same prominence as others during the ceremony. In her tweet, she stated, “I will never be grateful for winning a category that wasn’t even deemed fit to be announced on stage!”
The singer went on to emphasize the dedication and hard work put in by female artists in the industry. She cited examples of Tiwa Savage’s remarkable ability to record four hit songs in a single night and Tems’ unwavering commitment to music as evidence of their passion and talent.
Check out the screenshot of her post from X below.