

22, Grammy-nominated, and rewriting Afrobeats history — all before your quarter-life crisis.
At just 22 years old, Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr has toured the world, bagged a Grammy nomination and captured the hearts of millions. The short docu-film chronicles her rise to fame and her journey across London, Los Angeles, Lagos and Cotonou as she shapes the future of Afrobeats and becomes a globally recognised artist.
Cinematography
Four cities, one vision — Lagos to LA looks expensive.
Direction
Tight 23 minutes, no filler, pure momentum.
Director
Louise Clark
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ayra Starr represents a new wave of Afrobeats artists signed to international majors while maintaining deep local authenticity — a tightrope fewer artists successfully walk.
The doc was released shortly after her debut album's deluxe edition, strategically timed to capitalize on her first Grammy nomination momentum.
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