Ayra Starr set to perform first-ever YouTube Live concert in Nairobi
Grammy-nominated Nigerian sensation
Ayra Starr is set to make history with her first-ever YouTube Live concert,
which will be streamed globally from Nairobi, Kenya.
The special event, produced in collaboration
with Raha Fest, celebrates the release of her highly anticipated sophomore
album, ‘The
Year I Turned 21.’
Ayra Starr, known for her distinctive blend
of Afrobeats and pop, has captured international attention with chart-topping
hits such as ‘Bloody
Samaritan’ and ‘Rush.’
This landmark concert will offer fans an
intimate, global experience, with Ayra Starr performing tracks from her new
album, as well as some of her biggest hits.
The event will be livestreamed on YouTube,
ensuring it’s accessible to audiences around the world.
Additionally, fans - known as ‘Mobstarrs’ - will
have the opportunity to engage directly with the star through the ‘Woman
Commando’ YouTube Shorts challenge, where they can create and share their own
interpretations of her hit single.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content will also
be captured and shared on YouTube, adding another layer of excitement to the
event.
YouTube, in a press release to newsrooms,
said Ayra Starr’s growing fan base in Kenya and across East Africa makes Nairobi
city a fitting stage for her first YouTube Live concert.
"Performing live is where I get to
connect deeply with my fans, and I’m so excited to do this on a global scale
from Nairobi. This album means so much to me, and I’m looking forward to sharing
it with everyone through YouTube," said Ayra Starr in anticipation of the
event.
Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music Sub-Saharan
Africa at YouTube, also expressed enthusiasm about the concert, stating; "YouTube
is not just a platform for music, but a place where artists from all over the
world can connect directly with fans, no matter where they are. We’ve seen
African music grow tremendously on YouTube, and this concert is a continuation
of that journey - bringing Ayra Starr’s incredible talent to a global stage.”
"By merging Kenya's bustling creative
scene with global acts, we’re fostering a cultural exchange and positioning
Kenya as a global destination for tourism and entertainment," echoed Ashleigh
Ali, CEO of Raha Creative Kenya.
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