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Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by DyshApp(op): 12:21am On Nov 26, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPqmCjW-8ic

Afrobeats singer Sarah “Ayra Starr” Aderibigbe has revealed why she decided to relocate to New York, the most populous city in the United States.

In a viral clip from her interview on “Hot 93.7, Hartfold”, posted on the platform’s YouTube page on Friday, the 23-year-old explained that she had always wanted to move to the city.

The “Hot Body” crooner added that she felt a strong sense of comfort whenever she performed in New York.

Explaining what draws her to the city, the “Rush” hitmaker said: “Yes, I live in New York. I moved in not less than two months ago, officially, but I’m always in New York regardless. I’ve always been in New York. I’m a New Yorker in my spirit; I feel it. Like, New York reminds me so much of Lagos. So, you know, and there are lots of Nigerians here.

There’s a huge, like, you know, African, like, diaspora here. So, it feels like home. It just felt amazing. I was kind of sceptical about moving to New York, even around that time. So, when I remember just being on stage and just feeling like, hmm…’ I really like it here. I might actually move here, you know? I was like, this is… It was like a moment of, like, sonder, if I may say. And I was just like, hmm… I really like it here. I love it.”

Furthermore, Ayra Starr stressed that she would not abandon her culture simply because she relocated, noting that she remained clear about her priorities.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/838424-why-i-relocated-to-new-york-ayra-starr.html

Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by EarthKing(m): 1:42am On Nov 26, 2025
The hustle is real, yeah! Baby girl. Stay planted cus you reap what you sow.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by FreeIgboho: 2:37am On Nov 26, 2025
There is just something about NYC. It is also the richest city in the world with 10 times more billionaires than ALL OF AFRICA!!!
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by NaijaRoyalty(m): 5:31am On Nov 26, 2025
She made a wise decision . Nobody wants to have a president like tinubu to lead them .

She has chosen Donald Trump over Bola tinubu to be her leader .
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by SAMBARRY: 5:58am On Nov 26, 2025
I don't blame you jare.talo marese ole tionibuso.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by eepeepook:
Promotion from American films doing their work. Almost every foreign movie we watch is set in New York, the same way most Nigerian movies are set in Lagos. It’s why you come across foreigners always wanting to see what is in Lagos. Many Caucasians relocate there over Abuja which is better and a more quiet location.

Ayra Starr is 23 years old? I am officially a grandfather. When Qing Madi hits 30, I will buy a walking stick.

DyshApp:
Afrobeats singer Sarah “Ayra Starr” Aderibigbe has revealed why she decided to relocate to New York, the most populous city in the United States.

In a viral clip from her interview on “Hot 93.7, Hartfold”, posted on the platform’s YouTube page on Friday, the 23-year-old explained that she had always wanted to move to the city.

The “Hot Body” crooner added that she felt a strong sense of comfort whenever she performed in New York.

Explaining what draws her to the city, the “Rush” hitmaker said: “Yes, I live in New York. I moved in not less than two months ago, officially, but I’m always in New York regardless. I’ve always been in New York. I’m a New Yorker in my spirit; I feel it. Like, New York reminds me so much of Lagos. So, you know, and there are lots of Nigerians here.

“There’s a huge, like, you know, African, like, diaspora here. So, it feels like home. It just felt amazing. I was kind of sceptical about moving to New York, even around that time. So, when I remember just being on stage and just feeling like, hmm…’ I really like it here. I might actually move here, you know? I was like, this is… It was like a moment of, like, sonder, if I may say. And I was just like, hmm… I really like it here. I love it.”

Furthermore, Ayra Starr stressed that she would not abandon her culture simply because she relocated, noting that she remained clear about her priorities.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Tunde835(m): 7:36am On Nov 26, 2025
Who cares what you do?
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Exceed15: 9:36am On Nov 26, 2025
Wishing her all the best
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Baronthecelebri(m): 10:23am On Nov 26, 2025
Running from bandit
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by thesicilian: 10:37am On Nov 26, 2025
NaijaRoyalty:
She made a wise decision . Nobody wants to have a president like tinubu to lead them .

She has chosen Donald Trump over Bola tinubu to be her leader .
Time will tell if it's a wise decision or not.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by SlavaUkraini: 11:09am On Nov 26, 2025
Who nor like better thing ?
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Pootle: 11:10am On Nov 26, 2025
how is that our business
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Judolisco(m): 11:12am On Nov 26, 2025
U relocated because u have money
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Obakoolex(m): 11:12am On Nov 26, 2025
NaijaRoyalty:
She made a wise decision . Nobody wants to have a president like tinubu to lead them .

She has chosen Donald Trump over Bola tinubu to be her leader .
Politics has fingered this one brain undecided
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Badadvisor: 11:13am On Nov 26, 2025
You go still run come back no worry
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by nairalee(m): 11:16am On Nov 26, 2025
If visa and transport was free Nigeria would be empty today
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Ibrahimgram(m): 11:20am On Nov 26, 2025
As an average Nigerian or more to say, having the financial capability at heart, how about surviving till the rest of the living life?
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Sermwell(m): 11:21am On Nov 26, 2025
FreeIgboho:
There is just something about NYC. It is also the richest city in the world with 10 times more billionaires than ALL OF AFRICA!!!
How do you know this from ogbomosho? grin
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by razzydoo(m): 11:22am On Nov 26, 2025
Nas
NY State of Mind
Off the Classic...illmatic
Timeless...
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Nwaikpe: 11:22am On Nov 26, 2025
You did because you have made the money you need.

But just be aware that thriving in Nigeria never means you can thrive in the United States.

Its a whole different ball game there.

That is to say, officially, your career is over. Ask WIZKID.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Goodlady(f): 11:22am On Nov 26, 2025
My bestie is now in nu York. Miss you girl.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by cr7lomo: 11:23am On Nov 26, 2025
The kyn 4k wey these white rich perverts go take 4k am...dem go 4k am wetin no good
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by SultanOfPuna: 11:24am On Nov 26, 2025
She wan go do OS full time for Yankee grin
Correct Delta babe

Just like our Edo sisters doing well in Italy
Arya starr had gone to represent us in USA

I will soon be expecting her Onlyfans
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Onegai(f): 11:26am On Nov 26, 2025
Smart girl indeed.

That Grammy won't be won by living in Nigeria, and remaining a foreigner in the USA, she has to appeal to the American voters like Tyla or to the Brits like Burna. It's why BTS when they got serious, started doing the Late Night US Talk shows until they got nominations and other Music awards wins, sadly no Grammy
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by ILoveNG: 11:29am On Nov 26, 2025
NaijaRoyalty:
She made a wise decision . Nobody wants to have a president like tinubu to lead them .

She has chosen Donald Trump over Bola tinubu to be her leader .
I feel sympathy for you fr
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Emma1Oj(m): 11:30am On Nov 26, 2025
So this girl done dogg Tinubu bullets leave us here. God when..!! I need to move to I beg.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by allen113: 11:34am On Nov 26, 2025
Nigerians don't know how to talk. Especially when on camera . You start hearing things like eehn, hmm, you know, I was like. I was watching channel news and one of their reporters was using ahm, ahm. But if you watch stations like France24 you won't see their reporters talking this way.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Chickenandchips(f): 11:35am On Nov 26, 2025
Ayra starr, my crush that year
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by oxygenlove(m): 11:38am On Nov 26, 2025
You go soon come back…. Na small time…

If into other things, enjoy ur stay then

But this Music ehnn….you’ll be back.
Re: Why I Relocated To New York – Ayra Starr by Realmssss: 11:49am On Nov 26, 2025
thesicilian:
Time will tell if it's a wise decision or not.
Time will tell if you living with Islamic terrorist is normal
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