NEWS: Ayra Starr Expresses Discontent After Winning Best Female Artiste at the 16th Headies Awards.

In a surprising turn of events, Ayra Starr, the recipient of the Best Female Artiste award at the 16th Headies Awards, has expressed her lack of gratitude for the prestigious accolade. Taking to Twitter, the rising starlet vented her frustration, claiming that the category was not even deemed significant enough to be announced on stage.

In her tweet, Ayra Starr exclaimed, "I will never be grateful for winning a category that wasn't even deemed fit to be announced on stage! Best female artist na beans? We work hard, every single one of us! I've seen Tiwa record 4 hit songs in the same night, Tems breathes and lives for music, we didn't deserve such nonchalance! Nigeria, you didn't raise me to settle for less."

This unexpected reaction from the talented artist has ignited a debate within the music industry and among fans, raising questions about the recognition and appreciation of female artists in the Nigerian music scene. The controversy surrounding Ayra Starr's response is sure to continue to make headlines in the days to come.

I will never be grateful for winning a category that wasn’t even deemed fit to be announced on stage ! Best female artist na beans ? We work hard, every single one of us ! I’ve seen Tiwa record 4 hit songs in the same night , Tems breaths and lives for music , we didn’t deserve…

— Celestial being (@ayrastarr) September 4, 2023