Being My Own Harshest Critic Fueled My Success – Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr believes that being her toughest critic has been the driving force behind her success. The Nigerian singer and songwriter is comfortable with the pressure she puts on herself, as it has helped her achieve her dreams.

In her “Dare to Dream” documentary by Amazon Music, Ayra Starr shared that relentless self-criticism and a commitment to improvement have been crucial to her career growth. Reflecting on her early performances, Ayra Starr emphasized how self-critical she has always been.

Ayra Starr also discussed her dedication to perfecting her craft. She noted that she has even studied stage production to enhance her performances.

In her own words:

“Looking back at my first performance, I can laugh Vs where I am right now. It’s always like I can become way better. I always watch my old videos and I’m writing things I can do better and how I can sharpen my choreography. Definitely sharpen my choreography, a bigger stage production,” said the Grammy-nominated artiste.

“I know I can sing and dance at the same time and that is easy for me but I make sure I have enough time to rehearse. I know what I want and I know certain things, like lights. I’m literally a stage producer at this point. I’ve studied it.”

“You just have to be strong and putting that pressure on myself has definitely brought me here, and I’m cool with that as long as I get what I want.”

Watch the full documentary here