Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr says Wizkid is the king of Afrobeats, hailing his exceptional talent in crafting “sexy Afrobeats”.
This bold declaration fuels the ongoing debate about the superiority of Afrobeats powerhouses Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, collectively known as the “Big 3”.
Ayra Starr’s praise for Wizkid stems from their collaboration on her hit song “Gimme Dat”, which she believes showcases Wizkid’s unique sound and style.
According to Ayra Starr, Wizkid’s contribution to “Gimme Dat” was unmatched, with his “sonics and sound” and “chorus pattern” perfectly capturing the essence of sexy Afrobeats.
She asserted that no one else could have brought the same level of expertise to the song, cementing her opinion that Wizkid is indeed the king of Afrobeats.
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“Nobody else could have been right on that song [‘Gimme Dat’] aside from Wizkid. Even just his sonics and the sound, the chorus pattern feels very Wizkid; it feels very like sexy Afrobeats. And everybody knows Wizkid is the king of sexy Afrobeats,” she said.
In April, Ayra Starr said she prays that her mother to listen to the second verse of her new collaboration with Wizkid, “Gimme Dat”
In her lyrics, she commanded a man to let her “survey” his private parts.
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In her second verse of the song, which sampled Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige’s 2000 hit ‘911,’ Starr shared that a lot of men watch her for the wrong reasons, but she knows how to flip that gaze into power.
“So many people wan lick my stew, so baby chill make I survey your tools… and if I handle your 2 by 2, you fit to scream, you go lose your cool,” she sings.
The verse instantly caught the attention of listeners. While many commended her artistry, others criticised her delivery of the verse as being “too raw”.
Ayra Starr herself shared on her X handle on Saturday that he doesn’t want her mother to listen to the controversial verse.
