The mother of Afrobeats star, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, Nene Aderibigbe, has promoted her daughter’s forthcoming ”Starr Girl” album on the streets of Lagos ahead of its Friday release.

Ms Aderibigbe, popularly known as Genzmummy on Instagram, shared a video showing herself, the singer’s sister and other women promoting the album.

The caption read, “We declare starrgirl album to God in the name of the father and the son and of the holy ghost”

The women were dressed in matching black outfits and purple headgear and held placards promoting ”Starr Girl.”

The placards bore messages such as “Stargirl album out on the 14th of August” as the women promoted the forthcoming project on the streets.

The street campaign comes as Ayra Starr prepares to release ”Starr Girl,” her third studio album, after  “19 & Dangerous,” and “The Year I Turned 21.”

Ms Aderibigbe, was born in Cotonou, Benin Republic, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She rose to prominence after signing with Mavin Records and releasing her self-titled debut EP in 2021.

She subsequently released 19 & Dangerous in 2021, followed by The Year I Turned 21 in May 2024.

Her 2022 single “Rush” earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Ayra Starr earlier announced that ”Starr Girl” would be released on August 14, with the project expected to mark her latest album.

(NAN)