The eagerly anticipated project by Nigerian singer-songwriter and global star, Ayra Starr has finally surfaced and music lovers are in awe of it. Her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21 (TYIT21), is a strong and deeply personal work that she released after the enormous success of her debut album, 19 & Dangerous three years ago.

The Year I Turned 21, the carefully produced 15-track album, is an amalgamation of sounds from different African and non-African genres, and has solo dance tracks and soulful ballads. The project explores Ayra Starr’s development as an artist and her emerging reputation as a global celebrity.

‘The Year I Turned 21’ is a roller coaster of emotion, but in a way that is masterful and euphoric

Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr uses TYIT21 as a venue to highlight her development as an artist. A section of the album explores the events that molded her path during the previous year, which happened to fall on her 21st birthday.

The project’s collaborations are really amazing. The Year I Turned 21 has an amazing cast of special guests who each bring something special to the mix. Stars from Nigeria like Asake and Seyi Vibez mix well with talents from across the world like Rvssian, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, Milar, and Rauw Alejandro. These partnerships undoubtedly highlight Ayra Starr’s international reach and her capacity to establish connections with musicians from all over the world.

With TYIT21, Ayra Starr demonstrates that she is a formidable force in the African music industry, further solidifying her status as a key figure.