Ayra Starr opens up on complicated surgery, promises comeback

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has announced she is recovering from a major, complicated surgery. She has paused public appearances but is preparing for the release of her upcoming project, 'Starr Girl'.
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As a prominent global Afrobeats artist, her health status and career updates are significant to the international music industry.
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has revealed she recently underwent major surgery, a development she said will keep her away from the public for a while. The Mavin Records star disclosed this on Thursday in an Instagram story addressed to her fans, known as “Mobstarrs”. “Hey Mobstarrs, I’m sorry you’re not seeing as much of me as I would like. I had major surgery a few days ago. I was hoping it would be a quick procedure, but it was more complicated than they expected,” she wrote. Read Also: Ayra Starr makes Hollywood debut in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ teaser According to the ‘Rush’ hitmaker, she is currently recuperating but expects to return to activities soon. “I just need a bit of rest and I’ll be back,” she said.
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