Ayra Starr names Wizkid the king of Afrobeats in a new interview, praising his smooth sound and sexy vibe on their hit song “Gimme Dat”.
In a candid interview with Complex, Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr publicly declared her fellow Afrobeats superstar Wizkid the undisputed king of Afrobeats, adding a new dimension to the ongoing debate among fans and critics about who among Nigeria’s top-tier musical exports—Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy—truly reigns supreme. The “Rush” hitmaker didn’t hold back when expressing her admiration for Wizkid’s distinctive style, describing him as the perfect collaborator for her seductive single, “Gimme Dat,” noting that his signature sound adds an irreplaceable vibe to the song.
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“That song could only be genuinely elevated by Wizkid,” she said. “He has such a fluid and easy sound. The chorus’s flow is a natural fit for his style. That kind of sensual, gentle rhythm? That is just Wizkid. He is the king of sultry Afrobeats, not just a superstar.
Her comments have sparked heated discussions among Afrobeats fans, especially on social media sites like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), where followers fervently argue over who is the genre’s best. Although Burna Boy’s Grammy victory and Davido’s worldwide impact are indisputable, Starr’s admiration for Wizkid highlights the understated, alluring sound that has come to be associated with his name.
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