Ayra Starr Announces Release Date For Third Album ‘Starr Girl’
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has confirmed that her third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released in July 2026.
The announcement was made during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where the award-winning singer shared details of the highly anticipated project.
“My album Starr Girl drops in July… I’m so proud of this body of work. I put everything into it, and I can’t wait for the world to hear it,” the 23-year-old said.
The forthcoming album marks her third studio project and has generated significant anticipation since she first hinted at it in 2025.
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In the lead-up to its release, the two-time grammy-nominated singer has unveiled several singles offering insight into the album’s sonic direction.
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Among them is her latest track, Where Do We Go, which she performed during her appearance on the show.
Released in March 2026, the song also deviates from her signature Afrobeats style towards a more dancehall-influenced pop sound, signalling her intent to appeal to a more global audience.
In previous releases, Ayra Starr maintained a strong presence throughout 2025 with tracks such as Hot Body and the Grammy-nominated Gimme Dat, featuring Wizkid.
She also collaborated with Rema on Who’s Dat Girl and released the Afro-R&B single All The Love.
In a separate interview with Angela Yee, the singer revealed that Starr Girl will depart from the naming pattern of her previous albums, instead embracing a wider artistic concept. She noted that the project explores diverse sounds, urging fans to expect variety.
Although the full tracklist and featured artistes have yet to be disclosed, Ayra Starr has teased a collaboration with Afrobeats star Asake, raising expectations of a star-studded lineup similar to her previous album, The Year I Turned 21.
The announcement comes amid a strong start to 2026 for the singer, who recently won the Best International Act at the MOBO Awards.
She recently featured on Colorado by Johnny Drille alongside Young Jonn.