Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, has spoken about her childhood experience and how it was shaped by Nigeria’s electricity challenges. She said growing up without stable power supply affected daily life and basic activities.
In a report by DAILY POST on Friday, May 15, 2026, Ayra Starr recalled assisting her grandmother in selling tomatoes and pepper. She explained that because there was no electricity to preserve the goods, they had to sell everything quickly to avoid spoilage.
The singer said the harsh conditions helped build her resilience and taught her how to adapt and find solutions even in difficult situations. She noted that these experiences played a key role in shaping her character and determination.
According to her, consistent electricity would have made her childhood more comfortable, especially when studying in extreme heat, where access to basic cooling like fans or air conditioning would have made a difference.
She said, “My grandma used to sell tomatoes and pepper and I used to assist her. We had to sell it quickly because we didn’t have electricity to store them.”….Read_More…