Afropop sensation Ayra Starr has offered a candid window into her spiritual life, declaring that her personal relationship with God transcends the walls of organised religion — while also announcing she is stepping into acting with a debut film expected later this year.
Speaking during a recent livestream with TikToker Jarvis, the singer born Sarah Aderibigbe revealed that her spiritual aspiration is to model herself after Jesus, while describing her approach to faith as more spiritual than strictly religious. (gistreel)
Her words were direct and personal.
“I am trying to be as perfect as Jesus. I have a close relationship with God and the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t come with me only being in church. God says let it be unto you according to your faith. I have found a way that works for me,” she said.
Faith on Her Own Terms
Ayra Starr noted that while she may not fully align with organised religion, her connection to spirituality remains important to her, and that her current outlook works for her at this stage in life, though she remains open to change in the future.
The remarks place the 22-year-old among a growing number of young Nigerian artists who have publicly moved away from conventional religious practice while maintaining a declared personal faith — a position that has historically drawn scrutiny in a country where Christianity and Islam are dominant social forces.
Now, Lights, Camera — Action
Beyond faith, Ayra Starr also disclosed that she is expanding her career into the film industry, revealing that she began acting last year and is set to release her debut movie later in 2026, marking a significant new chapter in her creative journey.
The dual announcement — spiritual candour and a film debut — signals a deliberate broadening of the singer’s public identity beyond the music that made her one of Afrobeats’ most streamed voices globally. Known for hits including Rush and Commas, Ayra Starr has built a loyal following across Africa and the diaspora since her emergence in 2021.
