Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has removed a video of herself dancing to Naira Marley’s latest track, ‘Pxy Drip (I’m Back)’, after facing intense criticism from fans and social media users.
Why Nigerians Dragged Ayra Starr
The backlash stems from ongoing controversies surrounding Naira Marley, who has been heavily scrutinized in the Nigerian music industry following the tragic death of his former signee, Mohbad.
Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, passed away on September 12, 2023, at just 27 years old. His death sparked nationwide outrage, especially after old videos surfaced showing him being bullied by music promoter Sam Larry, a known associate of Naira Marley.
Although Naira Marley was accused of being involved in Mohbad’s death, he was later exonerated after spending time in police custody. However, the public perception of him remains negative, with many still boycotting his music and calling out artists who support him.
Ayra Starr’s Video & Public Outrage
On February 6, 2025, Ayra Starr, a Mavin Records signee, shared a TikTok and Snapchat video of herself vibing to Naira Marley’s new song. The video quickly went viral, sparking outrage, as many fans saw it as insensitive and disrespectful to Mohbad’s memory.
Realizing the intensity of the backlash, Ayra Starr swiftly deleted the video from both platforms. However, the damage had already been done, and clips of the video continue to circulate, keeping her in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
Fan Reactions
Social media users wasted no time criticizing the singer:
• @DanielReacts: “How can Ayra Starr post a video dancing to Naira Marley’s song after everything that happened? This is so disappointing.”
• @Omalicha_Queen: “She thinks deleting the video will erase the fact that she did it? We have screenshots, babe!”
• @AfrobeatsKing: “Mavin Records needs to talk to their artists. This was unnecessary and avoidable.”
Ayra Starr Yet to Respond
So far, Ayra Starr has not publicly addressed the controversy, but her quick decision to delete the video suggests she has taken note of the backlash.
