Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has thrilled fans with a surprise teaser of a new single featuring Grammy-winning star Wizkid, sparking widespread excitement across social media.
On April 17, 2025, the Mavin Records artist shared a short clip of the track, titled god damn, on her official pages. “This one is for the lovers and the dreamers,” she captioned the post, which quickly gained traction as fans celebrated the return of the Ayra Starr-Wizkid synergy.
Their upcoming collaboration marks the second time the two stars are joining forces musically. The first was the sultry hit 2 Sugar off Wizkid’s fifth studio album More Love, Less Ego.
“Wiz has always been someone I look up to, and creating music with him again is just magic,” Ayra shared during an Instagram Live session with fans shortly after dropping the teaser.
With god damn, she promises a track that blends vulnerability and power—hallmarks of her sound.
Ayra Starr has already been having a dynamic 2025. Just weeks ago, she released the music video for her tender ballad All The Love, which has been steadily climbing charts across Africa.
Now, this fresh collaboration with Wizkid continues her streak of hits and keeps fans firmly tuned into her evolving sound. “I’m not slowing down this year,” she told Clout Africa in a recent interview. “There’s so much I want to share.”
The 21-year-old star has become a leading force in the global Afrobeats movement. Her impact was recognized when she topped Spotify’s 2024 Global Impact List, a nod to her growing international presence.
One of her standout moments was her performance on Rvssian’s Santa, a cross-cultural anthem that helped cement her name in Latin-American markets and is now featured on her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21.
That album, released earlier this year, has been a major milestone in Ayra’s career. With records like Woman Commando featuring American singer Coco Jones and Brazilian popstar Anitta, and the viral anthem Commas, Ayra Starr solidified her reputation for crafting global-ready hits.
The success of the album also played a key role in her recent win at the 2025 MOBO Awards, where she made history as the first Nigerian female artist to win Best International Act.
As she gears up for the 17th Headies Awards, where she leads with eight nominations—including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year—Ayra Starr continues to prove that she is more than just a breakout star.
With god damn and her continued creative evolution, she stands tall among the brightest stars shaping the future of Afrobeats and African music on the world stage.
