Ayra Starr to make acting debut

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Nigerian recording artiste, Ayra Starr has joined the burgeoning list of recording artistes who will be joining the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood.

The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated diva is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’.

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The romantic comedy also stars Teniola A. Aladese, Shalom C. Obiago, Rayxia Ojo and Shaffy Bello, and Adekunle Gold.

It follows recently heartbroken Fiyin (Aladese), who’s convinced her best friend, Elo (Obiago), is the love of her life.

The movie was filmed in Lagos and directed by Jadesola Osiberu.

“For me, Ayra Starr represents what it means to be young and female and daring and brave and fearless – just being yourself. She was on the list from day one,” Osiberu told Variety.

Read the tweet below:

Are you even ready? pic.twitter.com/N2XyL6Izr0

— Jade Osiberu (@jadeosiberu) August 28, 2024

We made a film sha 😭😭 now that it's all coming together, sound design, music, vfx, color… I'm actually so….🥹🥹 Might this be the film I finally watch with the audience at the premiere?

— Jade Osiberu (@jadeosiberu) August 23, 2024

Other musicians making cameos in the film include Wurld and Liya, while the soundtrack features songs from legendary musician, Sunny Ade, Afrobeats icons, Flavour and D’banj, and more.