Nigerian Afropop sensation Ayra Starr has fired back at wild speculation that her newly signed management deal with Roc Nation, the entertainment powerhouse founded by Jay-Z, came with strings that extended deep into her personal life—namely, a ban on dating and starting a family.
The rumor, which started from a viral podcast clip, alleged that the “Rush” singer’s five-year Roc Nation contract strictly forbids romance, while also limiting her creative choices, collaborations, and fashion freedom.
But Ayra wasn’t having it.
“Them Lie on Top Your Head in Broad Daylight”
With her trademark blend of humor and cool defiance, Ayra took to social media to clap back. Quoting a lyric from a Nigerian song—“Them lie on top your head for broad daylight”—she reposted the clip with a sarcastic caption: “Does Ayra Starr know about this?”
In other words: the whole thing is news to her.
Ayra, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, made it clear that there’s no clause in her Roc Nation contract that restricts her love life or creativity.
The Facts, Not the Fiction
While the full details of her Roc Nation agreement remain under wraps, everything about Ayra’s current career trajectory suggests freedom, not control:
She’s still posting freely on social media in her distinct voice.
Her music and style remain bold and unfiltered.
She recently released “Hot Body”, collaborated with Wizkid on “Gimme Dat,” and teased a new video for “Lagos Love Story”—a track rumored to feature her real-life love interest. A curious move if she were contractually banned from dating, no?
From Stardom to Satire
Ayra Starr’s response cleverly flips the script—turning gossip into content. Her comedic dismissal of the claim not only quashes the rumor but also reinforces her image as a confident young artist fully in control of her narrative.
Bottom Line?
The idea that Ayra Starr signed away her right to love is pure fiction. Her response proves that she’s not just a rising star—she’s also media-savvy enough to keep control of her story, on and off the mic.
In her own words:
“Signed to Roc Nation, not to a convent.”
