Ayra Starr Faces Backlash After Promoting Naira Marley’s Song Amid Controversy
Nigerian popstar Ayra Starr is under fire after posting a video on social media promoting a song by controversial artist Naira Marley. The video quickly sparked widespread criticism, leading Ayra Starr to delete the post amid the backlash. The controversy has turned Ayra into a trending topic on Twitter, with many Nigerians expressing their disappointment in the artist.
Naira Marley, once a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene, has seen his public image tarnished following the tragic death of his former signee Mohbad in 2023. The circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death, coupled with allegations that Marley had bullied and cyberstalked the late singer, have made him a polarizing figure. As a result, many people have distanced themselves from him, and his engagement on social media has significantly dropped.
Ayra Starr’s video, in which she vibed to one of Naira Marley’s songs, did not sit well with her fans, especially in the wake of the ongoing allegations surrounding Marley. Many took to Twitter to express their disappointment, accusing Ayra Starr of endorsing an artist with a problematic history. Some fans even declared their intent to unfollow the singer and stop listening to her music as a result.
One user expressed their frustration, saying, “I’m so disappointed in Ayra Starr for listening and promoting Naira Marley’s song. We need to cancel her!” Another Twitter user wrote, “I’m so disappointed in Ayra Starr for vibing to that Naira Marley latest song, and I’m unfollowing her everywhere and stopping listening to her music. Rubbish.”
Other reactions followed, with many questioning why Ayra chose to support Naira Marley’s music over that of other Nigerian artists. “Ayra Starr hasn’t posted a video of her vibing to her fellow female artist’s music. Teni dropped ‘Money,’ and she didn’t vibe to it. It’s Naira Marley’s song she’s vibing to,” one user pointed out.
As the backlash continued to unfold, some even expressed their outrage over the idea of endorsing Naira Marley’s music, with one commenter writing, “Dancing to NM’s song is diabolical. You are cancelled, I hate nonsense.”
Ayra Starr’s initial decision to promote Naira Marley’s song seems to have sparked a broader discussion about the responsibility of celebrities in choosing who to align themselves with, especially when allegations of abuse and mistreatment are involved. While Ayra deleted the video, the criticism continues to reverberate across social media, with many questioning how much influence these choices have on their fanbase.
As the situation develops, Ayra Starr’s response to the backlash remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Naira Marley’s controversial history continues to affect the careers of those who choose to associate with him.
