Chris Brown's Support for African Music Highlighted by Nigerian Artist Ayra Starr

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has highlighted the support American singer Chris Brown has lent to African music and culture. The Grammy-nominated artist shared her enthusiasm for being part of Chris Brown's North American '11:11' tour as a special guest.

Ayra Starr's Opportunity: On Tour with Chris Brown

Ayra Starr was filled with excitement when she discovered she would join Chris Brown's tour, which took place during Grammy week. Though she managed to hold back tears upon hearing the news, she humorously anticipates that the emotional weight of the event will likely hit her during her first performance.

Chris Brown's Contributions to African Music

In an interview with Kiss FM from the UK, Ayra Starr praised Chris Brown, calling him a long-time supporter of African tunes. She remarked on how wonderful it is to watch someone of his stature actively backing the genre.

"Chris Brown has been appreciative of the development and recognition of African music on the global stage. African music, and particularly Afrobeats, has been influential and leading in its own right within the continent for a long time," affirmed Ayra Starr.

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