Ayra Starr: Poor Electricity Affected My Growth in Nigeria

Ayra Starr, a Nigerian afrobeat singer, addressed the issue of poor electricity supply in Nigeria during a Global Citizen event in New York. She recounted how unstable electricity affected her childhood, education, and career development.

Starr highlighted that the lack of reliable electricity impacted not only her life but also the livelihoods of many Nigerians, including her grandmother, who sold tomatoes and peppers. She emphasized that every Nigerian child faces similar electricity issues, which hinder their growth and opportunities.

Starr noted that having stable electricity would have made a significant difference in her educational experience, allowing her to complete assignments comfortably. She appealed to African leaders to tackle the ongoing electricity challenges, stressing that every child deserves access to basic social amenities for proper growth.