Ayra Starr Drops a Self-Love Anthem Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Ayra Starr embraces self-love with her latest single, "All The Love," a heartfelt anthem arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Ayra Starr is back with her first single of the year, "All The Love," a warm and uplifting track that emphasizes self-love. Following a milestone year marked by record-breaking achievements and global collaborations, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reaffirms her status as one of Afrobeats' leading ladies.
Ayra's sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, was the most streamed album on Spotify by a Nigerian artist in 2024, and since then, the starlet has been working to expand her sonic reach. Within the past year, she's teamed up with Canadian artist AP Dhillon on "Bora Bora," became the first African artist to earn aRIAA Latin Diamond certification for the hit song "Santa," featuring Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro, and joined Coldplay on the soaring anthem "Good Feelings." Now, with "All The Love," she taps into the deeply personal, offering a heartfelt reflection on love in its purest form — self-love.The track showcases Ayra's signature ability to blend catchy yet resonant lyricism with rich, textured vocals. Over an airy instrumental, she unravels themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, making a statement that feels intimate and universal. "All the Love is about self-love," Ayra shared with OkayAfrica. "I recorded it with that in mind, and I hope this is what my fans feel when they listen to this song."
Accompanying the single is a music video that further amplifies the song's message. Shot in the girls' bathroom of a club — a known space for self-care and bonding — Ayra sings powerful words like "You arе deserving of the lovе you are not getting / Independently, I'll take the liberty / And I go love you specially," directly to her reflection in the mirror.The release follows an incredible year for the Nigerian superstar. Her chart-topping hit "Rush" recently surpassed 1 billion streams across platforms, making history as the most-streamed solo song by a female Nigerian artist on Spotify. She also concluded a sold-out tour with Coldplay across Australia and New Zealand. At the African Entertainment Awards USA, she won major honors, being named "Overall Best Female Artist in Africa" and "Best Female Artist in Central and West Africa."
Since her debut in 2021, Ayra Starr has steadily built a reputation as one of Afrobeats' most compelling artists. With multiple VMA nominations, wins at the Headies and AFRIMMA, and a historic Grammy nod, she continues to push boundaries. Currently sitting on over four billion career streams, she continues cementing her place as a global force.
"All The Love" by Ayra Starr sets the tone for what promises to be another strong year for the singer.
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