Clash Issue 134 - Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr Is The Seventh Face Of CLASH 134. 

A radiant beacon of feminine energy, Ayra Starr’s next chapter is rooted in truth, and good old-fashioned stubbornness. The Nigerian star’s sense of determination is her signature, and this superpower has taken her from an unknown dreamer to spearheading a golden generation of talent from the African continent.

Upcoming album ‘Starr Girl’ is the moment fans have been waiting for. A blockbuster album that recalibrates pop’s DNA from her own unique perspective, it’s the work of a soul in flux, a person who is evolving in real-time from day to day. 

Sitting down with CLASH during her cover shoot, Ayra cools down with a Magnum Ice-Cream and reveals some home truths; the difficulties of her relocation to New York, her need for adventure in the creative process, and why her work can only come from a space of trust and honesty.

As Ayra Starr puts it: “The best music is made when you leave your ego at the door…”

Words: Robin Murray

Photography: Florence Mann 

Fashion: Janice Mahenge

Creative Direction: Rob Meyers 

Makeup: Chelsea Uchenna via Opus Beauty 

Hair: Keisha Moore via Opus Beauty