Before Ayra Starr became the global music sensation we know today, she was just another die-hard Nicki Minaj fan running a dedicated stan account—one that doubled as a trolling page.
The “Rush” hitmaker made this candid revelation during her appearance on the I Said What I Said podcast with Feyikemi Abudu and Jola Ayeye. At just 22, Ayra has already taken the world by storm, but her journey to stardom included an unexpected chapter—being an internet troll.
“I had a troll page; I had a Nicki Minaj fan page before I became Ayra Starr,” she confessed, stirring laughter among the podcast hosts.
Even now, as one of Afrobeats’ leading ladies, Ayra still finds herself tempted to engage in online banter, albeit under a secret identity. “Sometimes I want to be a troll on the internet, probably with a fake page, so that when people insult me, I won’t feel bad because I do the same,” she playfully admitted.
Her inspiration? None other than Rihanna, the queen of online clapbacks. “Rihanna back then used to clap back at people back to back,” Ayra noted, showing her admiration for the singer’s fearless approach to internet drama.
However, Ayra is no stranger to online criticism herself. From her bold fashion choices to her unapologetic personality, she’s had her fair share of internet scrutiny. Yet, her latest confession offers a refreshing take on the realities of fame—sometimes, even celebrities feel the itch to throw a little shade.
