Nigerian singer Ayra Starr’s interaction with her LGBTQ fans at a recent event in Brazil has sparked controversy online.
During her performance at the C6 Festival in São Paulo on Friday, LGBTQ fans carried placards with inscriptions such as “We Are Your Sabigays” and “We [love] You Ayra.”
The term “Sabigays” is a playful homage to Ayra Starr’s nickname, Sabi Girl.
After the event, one of the LGBTQ fans, using the handle @miketrindade on X, shared photos from his meeting with Ayra Starr, captioning them, “Today I met my Starrrrrr [crying, praying, and love emojis] @ayrastarr.”
The post quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions from fans, especially in Nigeria.
Ayra Starr also reposted the photos on her Instagram story.
