Slikk Muzik Names Daughter After Nigerian Star Ayra Starr

Slikk Muzik, a four-time Grammy-winning American music producer, announced the birth of his daughter on September 22, naming her Ayra Starr Offord. This choice of name serves as a tribute to Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, who has gained significant international recognition in the Afrobeats genre.

Slikk Muzik shared the news on Instagram, highlighting the connection between his daughter’s name and Ayra Starr's growing influence in the music industry. Although he did not provide an extensive explanation for the naming, it reflects the increasing ties between American music producers and Nigeria's expanding Afrobeats movement.

Ayra Starr responded to the tribute by sharing Slikk Muzik’s post on her Instagram Story. Additionally, it was reported that Ayra Starr's latest album, 'Year I Turned 21', achieved 375 million cumulative streams on major platforms within just one day of its release.