Ayra Starr faces backlash for dancing to Naira Marley’s song
Ayra Starr, the Afrobeats star, has come under fire on social media after posting a video promoting a song by embattled singer Naira Marley.
Naira Marley has been at the center of a firestorm since the death of his former signee Mohbad in September 2023 under mysterious circumstances.
Allegations of bullying and cyberstalking have led to widespread criticism, with some Nigerian radio stations banning Marley’s music.
Despite the backlash and boycott, Marley’s latest song ‘Pxy Drip (I’m Back)’ has gained traction on streaming platforms and TikTok.
On Thursday, Starr shared a video that featured her dancing to the song. The footage was however met with outrage on social media, with many criticizing her for supporting an artiste who many argued has been “cancelled”.
“I’m so disappointed in Ayra starr for vibing to that Naira Marley latest song,” a user wrote.
“And am unfollowing her everywhere and stop listening to her music Rubbish.
“Cause You people didn’t have mercy when Bloody Civilian took pictures with Very Dark Man and Odumodu.”
You all can’t be real. Everyone is dragging Ayra Starr for dancing to that song, but who exactly is listening to it and pushing it into the top 100? Eyin alabosi yi 😂 pic.twitter.com/3AqX0HLF80
—Adefemi محمد (@AdefemiBlak) February 6, 2025
You are cancelled, I hate nonsense 😡 pic.twitter.com/Ck7cDxvLYT
—PrimeTime (@Prime_isBack) February 6, 2025
I’m so disappointed in Ayra Starr for listening and promoting Naira Marley’s song. We need to cancel her!😡 pic.twitter.com/PAOI8mc4Zt
—DAMI FOREIGN🥶 (@TheDamiForeign) February 6, 2025
And am unfollowing her everywhere and stop listening to her music Rubbish
Cause You people didn’t have mercy when Bloody Civilian took pictures with Very Dark Man and Odumodu.
Rest on mohbad 💡 pic.twitter.com/GtptFZnoJU
—Tobiloba 🍫 (@shedrachtobi) February 6, 2025
Imagine If Don Jazzy treats Ayra Starr the same way Naira Marley treated Mohbad.
—UGO & The Big Steppers (@UGOOOTWEETS) February 6, 2025
You are cancelled, I hate nonsense 😡 pic.twitter.com/Ck7cDxvLYT
—PrimeTime (@Prime_isBack) February 6, 2025
The backlash led to Starr deleting the video from her page.
Marley responded to the controversy with a defiant statement, telling critics to “cry in peace” and leave Ayra Starr alone.
Leave her alone and cancel me again😂
—nairamarley (@officialnairam1) February 6, 2025
Time will tell pic.twitter.com/n8G1GCvy3J
—nairamarley (@officialnairam1) February 6, 2025
The Marlian Music founder also shared statistics showing the song’s rising views and streams, with the caption “Time will tell.”
